tag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:/categories/appleEnvato Tuts+ Computer Skills - Apple2019-02-25T13:21:11Ztag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-29106The Best New Presentation Templates of 2019 (PowerPoint & More)
<p>If you've got a new presentation to give soon, then you need to make it count: </p><ul>
<li>Do you have your topic selected and presentation notes ready to go?</li>
<li>What about your presentation design? Do your new PPT slides feature your ideas best?<br>
</li>
<li>Does your presentation come across as professional? And on-trend to your audience?</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/click-fashion-powerpoint-presentation-FMQQUE" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Presentation Templates from Elements" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/988/posts/32674/image/presentation-templates%20(1).jpg"></a><figcaption>Click is a great presentation template from <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">Envato Elements</a>.</figcaption></figure><p>It takes some work to make a presentation design that present your ideas with the graphic clarity and visual impact that'll move an audience.<br></p><p>Before you fire up PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides and begin designing, let’s first take a quick look at a more effective solution.</p><h2>Quickly Make Great Designs: With New Presentation Templates (2019)</h2><p>You can more easily create a great design using a top new presentation template.</p><p>In this post we feature those that are made professionally in 2019 with on-trend designs. They include plenty of new, visually-engaging PPT slides, and are packed with a full-assortment of modern creative features. Like this stylish, <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/2017-project-presentation-template/19259123" target="_self">new PowerPoint business presentation template</a>:</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/marlin-startup-powerpoint-presentation-6CTSWB" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Top 2019 Presentation Templates" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements%202019%20Preview%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption>A <a href="https://elements.envato.com/marlin-startup-powerpoint-presentation-6CTSWB" rel="external" target="_blank">stylish PowerPoint presentation template</a> like this one is the perfect way to jump ahead in the design process.</figcaption></figure><p>New for 2019, it includes a full package of custom slide designs, stylish layouts, helpful graphics, and plenty of room to grow. Combined with PowerPoint’s built-in editing features, you can build your own great design fast.</p><h2>Top Presentation Templates on Envato Elements</h2><p>We've got thousands of <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">modern presentation templates</a> with stylish designs on Envato Elements. You’ll find options for <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-powerpoint" rel="external" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a>, <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" rel="external" target="_blank">Keynote</a>, and <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank">Google Slides.</a></p><p>What’s more: new designs are being added every day. Check out 2019’s trending options now:</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-powerpoint" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Trending Designs in 2019" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/2019%20Elements%20Trending%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption>These trending <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-powerpoint" rel="external" target="_blank">2019 presentation designs</a> in 2019 are the perfect way to kick off your presentation design.</figcaption></figure><p>Elements offers unlimited downloads of slide templates, photos, and other graphic assets for a single low monthly fee. It’s a must-have option for designers and creatives everywhere.</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Elements Homepage Preview Image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements%20Homepage%20Preview%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">Envato Elements</a> is an all-you-can-download package for creatives.</figcaption></figure><p>A pro presentation template is a quick design jump-start. Use it to get your ideas in front of your audience fast. Grab one of these trending templates, add your information, put the stylish new PPT slides to use, and customize your message with a great set of designs.</p><h2>15 Best New Presentation Templates (Trending in 2019 on Elements)</h2><p>Here are the most popular new presentation templates on Envato Elements. Each of these is new for 2019, so you’re guaranteed the latest in slide design and style.</p><p>Included are templates for the three major presentation design platforms. We start with <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-powerpoint" rel="external" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a>, then check out new <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" rel="external" target="_blank">Keynote templates</a>, and finally explore designs for <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank">Google Slides</a>.</p><h2>The Best New PowerPoint Presentation Templates of 2019<br>
</h2><p>PowerPoint is a great app for developing and giving presentations, but it takes time to master. To cut that learning curve out, let's learn about using pre-built presentation templates to get a head start.</p><p>If you've got a need to use multiple presentation templates on a regular basis, or want unlimited access to download all the graphics, fonts, and website templates your current projects need, then take a look at Envato Elements.</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-powerpoint" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="PowerPoint Presentation Templates" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/New%20Elements%20PowerPoint%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption>There are thousands of good <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-powerpoint" rel="external" target="_blank">presentation templates</a> for PowerPoint on Envato Elements.</figcaption></figure><p>Here are the <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">newest PowerPoint templates</a> on Envato Elements, with hundreds available to put to use right away in 2019:</p><h3>1. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/cruch-creative-powerpoint-template-X6ESQX" rel="external" target="_blank">Cruch</a><a href="https://elements.envato.com/cruch-creative-powerpoint-template-X6ESQX" rel="external" target="_blank"> - Creative PowerPoint Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/cruch-creative-powerpoint-template-X6ESQX" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Cruch Creative PowerPoint Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements1.jpg"></a></figure><p>This versatile presentation template is ready to support any message you need to deliver. New for 2019, it’s proven a popular choice for content creators everywhere. Use it for a formal pitch deck or a quick introductory slideshow. <br></p><p>You’ll find great features like:</p><ul>
<li>30 unique slide designs</li>
<li>Free custom fonts to style your text</li>
<li>Easy image placeholders</li>
<li>Full set of vector icons</li>
<li>Helpful documentation files</li>
</ul><h3>2. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/click-fashion-powerpoint-presentation-FMQQUE" rel="external" target="_blank">Click - Fashion PowerPoint Presentation</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/click-fashion-powerpoint-presentation-FMQQUE" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Click Fashion PowerPoint Presentation" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements2.jpg"></a></figure><p>For a stylish and creative design in 2019, look no further than this bold template. Click is one of the best options if you need to make a big impact with your presentation. You won’t find a lot of open white space or bland colors here.</p><p>Especially well-suited for product showcases, be sure to incorporate images to achieve the maximum cool look and feel. Elegant flair is trendy in 2019, and with this slide deck you can capture it for your own presentation.</p><h3>3. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/gishery-powerpoint-template-E63FUT" rel="external" target="_blank">Gishery</a><a href="https://elements.envato.com/gishery-powerpoint-template-E63FUT" rel="external" target="_blank"> - PowerPoint Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/gishery-powerpoint-template-E63FUT" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Gishery PowerPoint Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements3.jpg"></a></figure><p>Dark color themes and moody elements make this modern presentation design a winning option. 2019’s market landscape means presentations will be more critical than ever to win over potential investors and customers. So, it’s key for you to stand out.</p><p>Start off by choosing a new template like this one. It’s unconventional in both look and feel, a fact that makes you more noticeable. With that in mind, you can approach your next big presentation with newfound confidence.</p><h3>4. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/dcota-powerpoint-template-2TAF85" rel="external" target="_blank">Dcota - PowerPoint Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/dcota-powerpoint-template-2TAF85" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Dcota PowerPoint Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements4.jpg"></a></figure><p>Minimalist design represents the idea that less can be more. The designers of this template recognized the beauty of contrast for vivid style.</p><p>This new presentation theme offers 30 unique slides and five distinct color schemes to choose from. These pre-built layouts are coupled with editable graphics to enable complete customization. Start here next time you need to make a statement.</p><h3>5. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/hood-powerpoint-template-QYZ7ZJ" rel="external" target="_blank">HOOD - PowerPoint Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/hood-powerpoint-template-QYZ7ZJ" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Hood PowerPoint Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements5.jpg"></a></figure><p>A trend of the latest new presentation styles is to capture the beauty and grandeur of nature in their designs. Such is the case with HOOD, inspired by the sharpness of rugged peaks. Its layouts are driven through master slides, making bulk edits a breeze.</p><p>You’ll also find a full and complete set of layouts included to serve any purpose. Particularly noteworthy are the cool infographics that illustrate data vividly. All you've got to do is drop in your own content!<br></p><h3>More Envato Tuts+ PowerPoint Resources</h3><p>Learn <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/categories/microsoft-powerpoint">how to use PowerPoint</a> and quickly setup <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/series/microsoft-powerpoint-templates-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-ppt--cms-1075">PPT templates</a> with these helpful tutorials:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-make-and-give-great-powerpoint-presentations--cms-28734"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/28734/preview_image/presentations-icon.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Microsoft PowerPoint</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Make &amp; Give Great PowerPoint Presentations (In 5 Simple Steps)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrew Childress</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-powerpoint-presentation-from-a-template--cms-26727"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/26727/preview_image/create-powerpoint-presentation-from-PPT-template.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Microsoft PowerPoint</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation From a PPT Template</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sven Lenaerts</div></a></li>
</ul><h2>The Best New Apple Keynote Presentation Templates of 2019<br>
</h2><p>Keynote is Apple's flagship presentation app for macOS and iOS. It's got a streamlined interface and a user-friendly interface that makes it easier to design your next presentation. Best of all, it also features a broad template ecosystem you can use to skip ahead in your design work.</p><p>If you've got a number of Apple Keynote presentations that need to be built on a regular basis, then an Envato Elements subscription may be just the right solution for you. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Elements Keynote presentations" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/New%20Elements%20Keynote%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption>If Apple Keynote is your favorite presentation software, try out any and all of these <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" rel="external" target="_blank">Keynote templates</a> for a single flat rate.</figcaption></figure><p>With an Elements subscription, you get unlimited access to download all the graphics, fonts, visual assets, and website templates you need at any time—and that includes hundreds of professional presentation templates with creative designs. For regular Keynote users, Elements offers extreme value inside one flat-rate subscription.<br></p><p>Here are the latest <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" rel="external" target="_blank">Keynote templates</a> available for quick download from Envato Elements in 2019: </p><h3>1. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/marlin-startup-keynote-presentation-RN3E93" rel="external" target="_blank">Marlin - Startup Apple Keynote Presentation</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/marlin-startup-keynote-presentation-RN3E93" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Marlin Startup Keynote Presentation" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements6.jpg"></a></figure><p>Marketing your startup in 2019 will undoubtedly involve creating a stunning modern presentation design. That’s what Marlin has to offer, with a full array of business slides. <br></p><p>In Marlin, you'll find slides such as:</p><ul>
<li>table of contents to set the stage</li>
<li>market analytics and charts</li>
<li>project timelines</li>
<li>vision statements</li>
<li>product markups to showcase your site or app</li>
</ul><p>Using a pre-built template like this one, you can spend less time on design and more time on crafting your perfect pitch.<br></p><h3>2. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/symetric-keynote-template-75L9KG" rel="external" target="_blank">Symetric</a><a href="https://elements.envato.com/symetric-keynote-template-75L9KG" rel="external" target="_blank"> - Keynote Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/symetric-keynote-template-75L9KG" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Symetric Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements7.jpg"></a></figure><p>The Symetric Keynote template is built to deliver a unique, designer feel for 2019. Don’t forget to change out the color schemes and layouts to add a new look. This new presentation is noted for its simplicity and engaging features.<br></p><h3>3. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/manhar-keynote-template-3F76WJ" rel="external" target="_blank">Manhar - Keynote Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/manhar-keynote-template-3F76WJ" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Manhar" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements8.jpg"></a></figure><p>Tailored for 2019 fashion presentations, Manhar is packed with striking minimalist layouts. Each slide is hand-crafted to support your content through understated styling. Yet, it still manages to be warm, inviting, and comfortably engaging.</p><h3>4. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/argia-keynote-template-GJJU4C" rel="external" target="_blank">ARGiA - Keynote Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/argia-keynote-template-GJJU4C" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Argia Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements9.jpg"></a></figure><p>ARGiA is a business presentation format equally at home in the boardroom or the break room. It’s approachable enough for general use, but professional enough for high-stakes funding pitches. Especially notable are its full-slide image placeholders to use for full previews or unique backgrounds. </p><h3>5. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/hypnosis-keynote-template-JTJBK5" rel="external" target="_blank">Hypnosis - Apple Keynote Template</a>
</h3><p><a href="https://elements.envato.com/hypnosis-keynote-template-JTJBK5" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Hypnosis Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements10.jpg"></a></p><p>It's true that Keynote presentation templates are everywhere, but ones like Hypnosis deservedly stand out. Its grayscale styling captures the essence of your content, and looks great in print too. Also included are infographics that enable data-driven discussions. </p><h3>More Envato Tuts+ Keynote Resources</h3><p>Learn more about <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/categories/keynote">Apple Keynote</a> and how to work with it to quickly customize your presentation design:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/what-is-apple-keynote--cms-26196"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/26196/preview_image/what-is-apple-keynote-presentation.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Keynote</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">What Is Apple Keynote?</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sven Lenaerts</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-great-presentation-in-keynote-with-template-designs--cms-25994"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/25994/preview_image/keynote-presentation-template.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Presentations</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Make a Great Presentation in Keynote With Template Designs</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sven Lenaerts</div></a></li>
</ul><h2>The Best New Google Slides Presentation Templates of 2019<br>
</h2><p>Google's browser-based presentation tool is easy-to-use, but that doesn't mean that you've got to give up creative control over building your next presentation. Thanks to support for templates in Google Slides, you can use completely custom new presentation styles for your next presentation.</p><p>Again, it's worth turning to <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank">Envato Elements</a> to choose templates that help you jump ahead in designing your Google Slides presentation! The same subscription you can use for Keynote and PowerPoint also unlocks slide templates for Google Slides.</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Google Slides templates" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/New%20Elements%20Google%20Slides%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption>All of these <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank">Google Slides Templates</a> are available with the same Envato Elements subscription we've been covering throughout this presentation template round-up.</figcaption></figure><p>Here are the latest <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank">Google Slides templates</a> available for quick download from Envato Elements in 2019: </p><h3>1. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/busipro-clean-google-slides-template-TK463K" rel="external" target="_blank">BusiPro - Clean Google Slides Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/busipro-clean-google-slides-template-TK463K" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="BusiPro Clean Google Slides" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements11.jpg"></a></figure><p>BusiPro is a multipurpose and cross functional slide deck suited to any business case. Use this presentation style any time you need to give a presentation at work. Share with managers and employees alike thanks to the vast array of possible layouts.</p><p>It includes options like:</p><ul>
<li>36 unique slide designs</li>
<li>master slide layouts for fast edits</li>
<li>fully editable graphics</li>
</ul><p>It’s a winning option to help get your business off the ground.<br></p><h3>2. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/lili-creative-google-slides-template-4PJGPY" rel="external" target="_blank">Lili - Creative Google Slides Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/lili-creative-google-slides-template-4PJGPY" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Lili Creative Google Slides Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements12.jpg"></a></figure><p>Need a bold and clean aesthetic for your next 2019 Google Slides presentation? Look no further than the cool Lili template. It truly makes building your slides easy.</p><p>Included are dozens of layout options that are simply far superior to free templates. By using a premium, professional template you can elevate your presentations to the next level. And when you combine this with the edit-anywhere flexibility of Google Slides, you’ll have a truly winning combination.</p><h3>3. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/vorax-google-slides-template-QSEVLE" rel="external" target="_blank">Vorax - Google Slides Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/vorax-google-slides-template-QSEVLE" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Vorax Google Slides" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements13.jpg"></a></figure><p>Vorax emphasizes sepia-toned imagery and bold gold text overlays. It uses unique free fonts that make your words fly off the slides. Perfect for fashion portfolios or product demonstrations, the robust options contained in this new 2019 template let you craft stunning slides in a flash.<br></p><h3>4. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/oqitu-google-slides-template-LVLBRH" rel="external" target="_blank">Oqitu</a><a href="https://elements.envato.com/oqitu-google-slides-template-LVLBRH" rel="external" target="_blank"> - Google Slides Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/oqitu-google-slides-template-LVLBRH" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Oqitu" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements14.jpg"></a></figure><p>Ideal for building a summary slide deck for your organization, Oqitu is one of the best new slide designs out there in 2019. You’ll find slides to introduce your team and key stakeholders. Also included are product slides, including a complete set of device mockups to show off your apps.</p><p>Additional changes are possible by choosing from five cool color styles. Combine these with editable slide graphics and you can truly build a one-of-a-kind confident presentation.</p><h3>5. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/emeded-google-slides-template-AUKZ2V" rel="external" target="_blank">Emeded - Google Slides Template</a> </h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/emeded-google-slides-template-AUKZ2V" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Emeded" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/Elements15.jpg"></a></figure><p>Need to present your ideas in style? Searching for professional quality? Pressed for time to create something special in 2019? Emeded, a new modern presentation design, is just for you. Powerful, compact, and flashy, the graphics are ready to serve up any message you need. </p><h3>More Envato Tuts+ Google Slides Resources</h3><p>Learn <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/categories/google-slides">how to start using Google Slides</a> and quickly create your presentation with a professional template design: </p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--card">
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<li class="roundup-block__content posts__post"><article><header><a class="posts__post-preview" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-presentation-from-a-google-slides-theme--cms-27071"><img class="posts__post-preview-image posts__post-preview-image--regular" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/27071/preview_image/how-to-create-google-slides-presentations-from-themes.jpg"></a><a class="roundup-block__content-link posts__post-title" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-presentation-from-a-google-slides-theme--cms-27071"><h1 class="nolinks">How to Create a Presentation From a Google Slides Theme</h1></a></header><div class="posts__post-teaser">Learn how to use a Google Slides theme to create your presentation from. In this tutorial, discover the basics of how to work in Google Slides to customize...</div>
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</ul><h2>Top Presentation Templates on GraphicRiver<br>
</h2><p>Another great choice for new presentation templates in 2019 is GraphicRiver. These templates are sold individually, so it’s perfect if you simply need one template for your next project.</p><p>Also, new professional presentation templates are being created by talented designers every month. Take a look at those trending now in 2019:</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Top Presentation Templates on GraphicRiver" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/2019%20GraphicRiver%20Trending%20Image.jpg"></a><figcaption>These trending items on <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">GraphicRiver</a> are some of the best pay-as-you-go options for building a presentation in practically any app.</figcaption></figure><p>Or, jump into our latest presentation templates by category (in this post below), with new <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates/powerpoint-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a>, <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates/keynote-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">Keynote</a>, or <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates/google-slides" rel="external" target="_blank">Google Slides</a> designs. </p><p>There are lots of stylish templates being added to GraphicRiver on a regular basis. Let’s explore top choices for all three platforms on GraphicRiver.</p><h3>1. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/groningen-minimal-powerpoint-template/23285987?s_rank=5" rel="external" target="_blank">Groningen - Minimal PowerPoint Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/groningen-minimal-powerpoint-template/23285987?s_rank=5" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Groningen" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/GraphicRiver1.jpg"></a></figure><p>This professional and elegant modern presentation design is perfect for your next illustrated slide deck. Bold splashes of color are beautifully coupled with dynamic text and cool fonts. You’ll find a full suite of features, including:</p><ul>
<li>36 custom slide layouts</li>
<li>easy editing and customizable graphics</li>
<li>widescreen display option for modern presentations</li>
</ul><p>Whether you’re promoting a product or sharing your photography portfolio, you’ll find everything you need right here.</p><h3>2. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/orion-keynote-template/23284327?s_rank=5" rel="external" target="_blank">Orion Keynote Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/orion-keynote-template/23284327?s_rank=5" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Orion Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/GraphicRiver2.jpg"></a></figure><p>With dark styling and hand-crafted designs, Orion will take your presentations to the stars in 2019. It fully encompasses the new trends of elegance found in today’s best presentations. But it isn’t just a pretty face: Orion includes a full suite of charts, infographics, images, and mockups to tackle even the most demanding topics with ease.<br></p><h3>3. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/simply-google-slides-template-presentation/23283409?s_rank=6" rel="external" target="_blank">Simply Google Slides Template Presentation</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/simply-google-slides-template-presentation/23283409?s_rank=6" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Simple Google Slides Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32674/image/GraphicRiver3.jpg"></a></figure><p>Packed with dynamic visual graphics and hundreds of unique layouts, this is the top choice for any Google Slides project in 2019. With over 300 custom designs and 500 vector icons, the creative possibilities here are virtually endless. Ten color themes mix up the look and feel in an instant. The value here is truly unmatched—buy the template and you've got a package usable for any kind of presentation in 2019.<br></p><h2>More Top Presentation Templates &amp; Design Tips<br>
</h2><p>If you need a bit more research into the differences between PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides, then jump into this comparison guide:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"><li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/powerpoint-vs-keynote-vs-google-slides-what-is-the-best-presentation-software--cms-26831"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/26831/preview_image/presentation-software-ppowerpoint-vs-keynote-vs-google-slides.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Presentations</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">PowerPoint vs. Keynote vs. Google Slides: What Is the Best Presentation Software?</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Laura Spencer</div></a></li></ul><h2>Where to Find More Top Presentation Designs</h2><p>If you already have a favorite presentation software you use, but you want additional options than those listed above, then check out more of our <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates">best performing presentation templates</a> for <a href="https://graphicriver.net/category/presentation-templates/powerpoint-templates">PowerPoint</a>, <a href="https://graphicriver.net/category/presentation-templates/keynote-templates">Keynote</a>, and <a href="https://graphicriver.net/category/presentation-templates/google-slides">Google Slides</a>:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/best-powerpoint-template-designs--cms-28833"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/28833/preview_image/best-powerpoint-template-designs.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Microsoft PowerPoint</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">19+ Best PowerPoint PPT Template Designs for 2019
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<div class="roundup-block__author">Sean Hodge</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/10-best-keynote-presentation-templates--cms-25760"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/25760/preview_image/best-keynote-presentation-templates-preview.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Presentations</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">20 Best Keynote Presentation Templates (Designs For Mac Users)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sean Hodge</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/cool-google-slides-themes--cms-28670"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/28670/preview_image/cool-themes-for-google-slides-presentations.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Google Slides</div>
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<div class="roundup-block__author">Sean Hodge</div></a></li>
</ul><p>There are thousands of <a href="https://graphicriver.net/category/presentation-templates">presentation designs</a> to browse through on GraphicRiver that are kept up to date by their designers.</p><h2>Envato Elements (Design Without Limits)</h2><p>Also, you can find lots of new <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates">presentation templates</a> available for download from Envato Elements. Where you can get unlimited use of photos, web templates, creative fonts and graphic assets for a single monthly fee. Learn more about <a href="https://elements.envato.com/">Envato Elements</a>. </p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/" target="_self"><img alt="Envato Elements" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29106/image/envato-elements-design-without-limites.jpg"></a></figure><h2>Quick Presentation Design Tips for 2019</h2><p>If you’re feeling a bit unsure on how to go about creating a professional presentation from start to finish, don't worry. We've got presentation tutorial resources to help you out with <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-write-a-professional-powerpoint-presentation-discover-the-writing-process--cms-25682">writing your presentation</a>, <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-persuasive-powerpoint-presentation-with-templates--cms-25459">persuading an audience</a>, and <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/37-effective-powerpoint-presentation-tips--cms-25421">presentation tips</a> for the whole process from planning, preparation, design, to delivery. Also, <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/creative-presentation-ideas--cms-27281">creative ideas</a> to make a better presentation. </p><p>And don’t miss these presentation design tutorials:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-make-your-powerpoint-presentation-design-better--cms-28172"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/28172/preview_image/powerpoint-presentation-design.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Microsoft PowerPoint</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Make a Good PowerPoint Design Even Better</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sven Lenaerts</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-presentation-design-tips-for-the-best-pitch-deck--cms-24860"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/24860/preview_image/presentation-design-tips-pitch-decks.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Presentations</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">10 Presentation Design Tips (To Make the Best Pitch Deck)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sven Lenaerts</div></a></li>
</ul><h2>Grab Our New eBook on Making Great Presentations (Free Download)</h2><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" target="_self"><img alt="How to Make a Great Presentation Free eBook" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29106/image/make-a-great-presentation-free-ebook-lg.jpg"></a></figure><p>We have the perfect complement to a professional presentation template, that'll help you learn how to write, design, and deliver great presentations.</p><p><strong>Grab </strong><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" target="_self"><strong><em>The Complete Guide to Making Great Presentations</em></strong></a><strong> now for FREE with a subscription to the Tuts+ Business Newsletter. Get your ideas formed into a powerful presentation that'll move your audience. </strong></p><p>Good luck on making an impactful presentation in 2019, that presents your ideas with the right blend of creativity and clarity.</p><h2>Build an Amazing Presentation in Less Time Now</h2><p>As you can see, Envato Elements and GraphicRiver have you covered for your new presentation in 2019. Whatever your purpose, you can easily find stunning custom templates built by professionals. </p><p>Go grab a template from <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">Envato Elements</a> or <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates" rel="external" target="_blank">GraphicRiver</a> now. Then, all you need to do is drop in your own content. You’ll build amazing slide decks thanks to these presentation templates. </p><p><em>Editorial Note: Our staff updates this post regularly—adding the best new presentation designs with creative and professional templates.</em></p>2019-02-25T13:21:11.323Z2019-02-25T13:21:11.323ZSean Hodgetag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-2972020+ Mac Keynote Themes: Made to Customize Quickly (2019)<p>Apple Keynote is a popular presentation design tool. It’s a bit more streamlined and easier to use than PowerPoint, and it packs in all the tools you’d need to make a great presentation with.</p><p>But, <em>even with the power of Apple’s flagship presentation tool at your fingertips, it can still be time consuming to begin the presentation design process from scratch.</em></p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/rockefeller-creative-keynote-presentation-TC58G9" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Rockefeller One of the Best Keynote Theme Designs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/988/posts/32676/image/rockefeller-creative-presentation-theme-for-keynote.jpg"></a><figcaption><a href="https://elements.envato.com/rockefeller-creative-keynote-presentation-TC58G9" rel="external" target="_blank">Rockefeller</a> - One of the best Keynote theme designs that's trending in 2019.</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re staring at a blank page, and struggling to make a beautiful, on-trend presentation design, then you may need a hand.</p><p><em><strong>It’s a big time saver to start with a </strong></em><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" target="_self"><em><strong>premium Keynote theme</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p>They’re packed with great presentation design ideas, quick-to-customize, and made by professional graphic artists that have an eye for design.</p><h3>Guide to Making Great Presentations (Free eBook Download)</h3><p>Before you read on, be sure to grab our FREE eBook: <a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" target="_self">The Complete Guide to Making Great Presentations</a>. It'll help you master the presentation process, from: initial idea, through to writing, design, and delivering with impact.</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" target="_self"><img alt="Grab the Free Make Great Presentations eBook PDF" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/make-a-great-presentation-free-ebook-sm.jpg"></a></figure><h2>(Quick-to-Customize) Mac Keynote Theme Designs</h2><p>Whether you want a slide to showcase your team, an infographic that visualizes your story, or a modern slide with just the right photo and text setup to showcase your idea—a <a href="https://graphicriver.net/category/presentation-templates/keynote-templates" target="_self">modern Mac Keynote template</a> has loads of professional slide designs to use.</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/triangle-clean-trend-keynote-template/16272633" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Triangle modern Keynote presentation template design" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/triangle-apple-design-mac-keynote-theme.jpg"></a><figcaption><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/triangle-clean-trend-keynote-template/16272633" target="_self">Triangle</a> - Top Keynote presentation template with modern slide designs for 2019.</figcaption></figure><p>So that slide design you’re needing, you can quickly add your information to a ready-to-use, unique template to get it visualized. All you need do is add your info and customize the pre-built, professional charts, photo placeholders, modern fonts, and slide color schemes.</p><p>Rather than designing your presentation from scratch, you can copy and paste your ideas into a ready-made presentation design. You’ll have a beautiful new Keynote presentation made quickly.</p><h2>Best Customizable Mac Keynote Templates on Envato Elements With Unlimited Use for 2019</h2><p>In this article, we feature a curated selection of <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" target="_self">unique Mac Keynote theme designs</a>, from the Envato Elements marketplace. The advantage of using Envato Elements is that it gives you an "all-you-can-download" pass to grab all of the assets you could possibly need.<br></p><p>These new <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates%2Fkeynote-templates" target="_self">Apple Keynote presentation templates</a> are some of the most popular designs of 2019. They feature an optimal mix of modern and easy-to-customize presentations options. </p><p><em>Browse through these best Keynote theme designs to find the right one to download for your next presentation:</em></p><h3>
<em></em>1. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/mint-polygons-keynote-template-XR28NM" rel="external" target="_blank">Mint Polygons Keynote Template Download</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/mint-polygons-keynote-template-XR28NM" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Mint Polygons Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32676/image/mint-polygons.jpg"></a></figure><p>Light and airy, the Mint Polygons presentation has the graphic element placeholders that you can use to tell stories with data. Modern audiences like statistics and data, and it's easier to showcase that with charts and infographics. Update those easily with the placeholders built into Mint.</p><h3>2. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/mokswa-agency-keynote-template-LNHTP3">Mokswa - 2019 Modern Agency Mac Keynote Theme</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/mokswa-agency-keynote-template-LNHTP3" target="_self"><img alt="Mokswa Apple Modern Agency Mac Keynote Theme" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/mokswa-best-modern-keynote-presentation-themes.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re looking for a modern Keynote presentation template, that’s easy-to-customize, then Mokswa has you covered. It’s designed for making persuasive visual presentations that communicate your messages clearly.</p><p>It comes loaded with creative features like:</p><ul>
<li>120+ unique slides with total of 800+ slides<b></b>
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<li>easy and fully-editable in Keynote (shape color, size, position, etc)<br>
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<li>work faster with drag-and-drop picture placeholder plus auto-adjustment (size, transparency, shape, etc)<br>
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<li>easy editable data driven charts (pie, bar, line)<br>
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<li>devices mockup with drag and drop screen placeholder<br>
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</ul><p>Use this set of creative slide designs to quickly make a visually engaging presentation that’s both on-message and stylistically on-trend for 2019.</p><h3>3. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/landbook-presentation-template-keynote-BTBGYU">Landbook - Custom 2019 Keynote Presentation Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/landbook-presentation-template-keynote-BTBGYU" target="_self"><img alt="Landbook Mac Custom Keynote Presentation Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/landbook-custom-keynote-presentation-themes.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>This is a modern Keynote presentation template with a beautiful and functional set of slide designs. There are over 90 unique slides, designed at high resolution, and with plenty of easy to customize elements. </p><p>You can quickly edit the pre-built vector shapes, upload images to placeholders, copy and paste your text in, and get your presentation made fast!</p><h3>4. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/theon-keynote-template-A6G8EK">Theon - 2019 Mac Presentation Template for Keynote</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/theon-keynote-template-A6G8EK" target="_self"><img alt="Theon Mac Presentation Template Design for Keynote" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/theon-best-mac-keynote-presentation-themes.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>Whatever your presentation is about, one thing is for sure: You need a beautiful presentation designed with clarity to succeed. You may have interesting ideas, but unless you can transform them into the right visuals, you’ll lose your audience fast.</p><p>Theon has a clean design with a clear focus on making your message stand out. Keep your audience engaged with this modern set of slide designs. This new Keynote theme is fully customizable, so you can quickly and easily create your next presentation in 2019.</p><h3>5. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/simpleco-YG6HH5">Simpleco - Keynote Presentation Theme Download</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/simpleco-YG6HH5" target="_self"><img alt="Simpleco Mac Keynote Presentation Theme Design Download" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/simpleco-keynote-presentation-theme-design-download.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>This colorful new Mac Keynote theme is on-trend for 2019. It’s a popular download presentation set on Envato Elements. It’s designed with 93 custom slides that balance bold illustrations, colorful graphics, and a modern blend of photo and text layouts.</p><h3>6. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/rockefeller-creative-keynote-presentation-TC58G9">Rockefeller - Creative Apple Keynote Presentation Design</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/rockefeller-creative-keynote-presentation-TC58G9" target="_self"><img alt="Rockefeller Creative Custom Apple Keynote Presentation Design" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/rockefeller-creative-apple-keynote-presentation-themes.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>With over 100 custom slide designs, the Rockefeller Keynote theme is overflowing with creative options. It’s great for a number of industry presentations, agency use, or to grip an audience creatively. This Premium download offers professional options that free Apple Keynote themes for Mac are often missing.</p><h3>7. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/flato-flat-multipurpose-keynote-template-GM29QX">Flato - Flat Presentation Theme Design for Keynote</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/flato-flat-multipurpose-keynote-template-GM29QX" target="_self"><img alt="Flato Flat Presentation Theme Design for Apple Keynote" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/flato-flat-design-custom-keynote-theme.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>Flato is a custom Keynote theme, designed with modern shape, character and paragraph styles that are made to work with quickly. It has the professional features that free Keynote themes for Mac are often missing. With this Premium design set you can create a powerful, convincing presentation!</p><h3>8. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/power-keynote-templates-EHA2G2">Power - Unique Mac Keynote Templates With Custom Styles</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/power-keynote-templates-EHA2G2" target="_self"><img alt="Power Custom Keynote Templates With Creative Styles" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/power-custom-apple-keynote-presentation-themes.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>If you need a strong set of modern slide designs, then the Power Keynote Mac template is a bold choice to download. It features eye-catching layouts made for 2019. </p><p>It mixes striking images and compelling type. It also includes quick-to-edit components that pack a creative punch. Use this set of Premium presentation designs to make your message stand out confidently!</p><h3>9. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/color-x-keynote-template-C8BYAN">Color-X - 2019 Custom Keynote Presentation Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/color-x-keynote-template-C8BYAN" target="_self"><img alt="Color-X Mac Custom Keynote Presentation Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/color-x-custom-keynote-presentation-template.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>Present your best ideas with vivid color and bold graphics. The Color-X Keynote template download has over 40 slides of content. It’s made to customize quickly in 2019. You can readily change colors, modify shapes, insert your text, adjust charts, and more.</p><h3>10. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/golazo-keynote-presentation-3RTEVM">Golazo - Creative Keynote Presentation Theme for Mac</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/golazo-keynote-presentation-3RTEVM" target="_self"><img alt="Golazo Creative Keynote Presentation Theme for Mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/golazo-creative-mac-keynote-presentation-theme.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on Envato Elements)</figcaption></figure><p>The Golazo Keynote theme has a crisp set of 90 presentation slides that feature: clean creative layouts, bold text with shaped imagery, and plenty of white space to let your message take shape. </p><h3>11. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/yuno-keynote-template-KZZT5H" rel="external" target="_blank">Yuno Keynote Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/yuno-keynote-template-KZZT5H" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Yuno Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32676/image/yuno-keynote-template.jpg"></a></figure><p>Yuno is bold in its design, but flexible enough to be used for practically any type of presentation. It's a creative Keynote presentation template that focuses on bold imagery, which is easy to update thanks to its drag and drop placeholder setup.</p><p>Use this set of modern Mac theme designs to make a powerful presentation in 2019. The right slides designs help you focus your audience on your message, deliver your concepts with visual impact, and motivate them to act on your ideas. </p><h2>Top Apple Keynote Themes On GraphicRiver - 2019 (Buy It One At a Time)</h2><p>If you know what you're looking for, it's worth checking out the pay-as-you-go option with GraphicRiver. These <a href="https://graphicriver.net/presentation-templates/keynote-templates" target="_self">Mac Keynote themes</a> can be purchased one at a time, and you can customize them just as easily! </p><p><em>Here are some of our favorite Mac Keynote templates in GraphicRiver's lineup:</em></p><h3>1. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/manila-creative-keynote-template/23246137?s_rank=1" rel="external" target="_blank">Manila Keynote Mac Presenation Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/manila-creative-keynote-template/23246137?s_rank=1" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Manila Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32676/image/manila-keynote-template.jpg"></a></figure><p>When you're buying Apple Keynote templates one at a time, the best way to get the most value is to choose an option with many slide templates. Manila fits the bill perfectly thanks to over 350 unique slide designs. That type of variety ensures that you can use it in many presentations without re-using the same designs.</p><p>Best of all, this package also includes built-in icons, infographic templates, and more to ensure that your Keynote presentation captures your story.</p><h3>2. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/fools-keynote-template/23239647?s_rank=6" rel="external" target="_blank">Fools Keynote Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/manila-creative-keynote-template/23246137?s_rank=1" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="Fools Keynote Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32676/image/fools-keynote-template.jpg"></a></figure><p>Some of my favorite Keynote presentation templates feature bold typography, and that's why Fools has a prominent spot in this round-up. You can use these templates for practically any purpose, but the strong text elements make this an ideal fit for a fashion or modern design presentation.</p><p>Less is more! These minimalist slide designs balanced with bold text will help your audience hone directly in on your key points.</p><h3>3. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/space-keynote/20165335">Space - Custom Creative Mac Keynote Theme Design</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/space-keynote/20165335" target="_self"><img alt="Space Custom Creative Mac Keynote Theme Design" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/space-custom-creative-mac-keynote-theme-design.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re looking for a creative new Keynote theme with a minimal design, then Space is a noteworthy option. It has 150 unique slides designs that feature a great balance of photo setups, bold text, and dynamic shapes. Use it to quickly design a fresh, focused presentation in 2019.</p><h3>4. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/bold-minimal-keynote-template/20455755">Bold - Striking, Minimal Apple Keynote Theme Design</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/bold-minimal-keynote-template/20455755" target="_self"><img alt="Bold Minimal Apple Keynote Theme Design" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/bold-mac-keynote-theme-design.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>The Bold Keynote template has everything you’d need in a premium theme. It’s supercharged with tons of creative elements: 480 unique layouts, infographics, editable charts, vector icons, and more. Use it to create a powerful presentation deck with a striking design in just a few minutes—instead of hours (or even days).</p><h3>5. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/mnml-keynote/18176019">Mnml - Fresh Keynote Presentation Theme For Mac </a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/mnml-keynote/18176019" target="_self"><img alt="Mnml Fresh Keynote Presentation Theme For Mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/mnml-best-apple-keynote-presentation-themes.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>This is a beautiful modern Keynote theme, that’s overflowing with creative slide designs and all the features you’d need to customize a great presentation fast. It’s designed by the Elite Author Haluze, who has customers raving:</p><blockquote>“Clean modern design. Customer service even better. Had a question and it was answered within minutes on a Friday evening. Will definitely be following this author for more creative work in the future.”</blockquote><h3>6. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/light-keynote-presentation-template/19847283">Light - Modern Mac Keynote Presentation Template</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/light-keynote-presentation-template/19847283" target="_self"><img alt="Light Modern Mac Keynote Presentation Template" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/light-modern-mac-keynote-presentation-template.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>This is a trending in 2019 Mac Keynote theme with a minimal design aesthetic. If you want to make a presentation that has an elegant, soft style, then the Light Keynote template has what you need. It comes with a number of slide layout options, with plenty of easy-to-customize features.</p><h3>7. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/nors-minimal-keynote-template/19923829">Nors - Minimal Keynote Presentation Theme - 2019</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/nors-minimal-keynote-template/19923829" target="_self"><img alt="Nors Minimal Keynote Presentation Theme for Mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/nors-minimal-keynote-presentation-theme-for-mac.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>Nors is a minimal and clean 2019 Keynote presentation template download. It has over 130 custom layouts, which gives you many creative possibilities to make a great presentation. </p><p>It’s packed with features that free Apple Keynote themes for Mac may be lacking. It’s setup professionally, with drag-and-drop image changes, easily editable colors, styles, shapes, and more.</p><h3>8. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/motagua-multipurpose-keynote-template/10496379">Motagua - Popular Multipurpose Mac Keynote Theme</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/motagua-multipurpose-keynote-template/10496379" target="_self"><img alt="Motagua Popular Multipurpose Mac Keynote Theme" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/motagua-best-mac-keynote-presentation-theme-design.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>Motagua is one of the best-selling Mac Keynote themes on GraphicRiver. It’s five-star rated and is loaded with creative features. Users are raving with comments like: </p><blockquote>“The large number of graphics and design allows unlimited ways to customize your presentation.”</blockquote><p>This Premium download offers professional options that free Keynote themes for Mac are all too often missing. Take advantage of its 406 unique slide designs, beautiful modern layouts, editable charts, resizable graphics, and easy to customize setup.</p><h3>9. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/triangle-clean-trend-keynote-template/16272633">Triangle - Clean Design Trend Mac Keynote Theme</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/triangle-clean-trend-keynote-template/16272633" target="_self"><img alt="Triangle Clean Design Trend Mac Keynote Theme" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/triangle-clean-design-mac-keynote-presentation-theme.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>To make an effective presentation that impresses an audience in 2019 can be time consuming. That is, unless you start with the right visual resource. Triangle is a modern Mac Keynote theme with a crisp set of clean, beautiful slide designs. It also comes with a ton of easy-to-edit, professional features that are 100% customizable.</p><h3>10. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/verzus-minimal-keynote-template/18254992">Verzus - Minimal Apple Keynote Theme Download</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/verzus-minimal-keynote-template/18254992" target="_self"><img alt="Verzus Minimal Apple Keynote Presentation Theme Download" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/verzus-minimal-apple-keynote-theme-download.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>With thousands of happy customers, Verzus is one of the best custom Keynote themes available for download on GraphicRiver. Building a great presentation has never been so easy with all the creative options in this template.</p><p>It features plenty of graphic options, from infographic, to image/text layouts, and easy to edit slides. Turn your ideas into an awesome presentation—swiftly!</p><h3>11. <a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/10-in-1-pitch-keynote-bundle/20590656">10 in 1 - Mac Keynote Bundle With Custom Designs</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/item/10-in-1-pitch-keynote-bundle/20590656" target="_self"><img alt="10 in 1 Mac Keynote Bundle With Custom Designs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/10-in-1-mac-keynote-bundle-with-custom-designs.jpg"></a><figcaption>(Available on GraphicRiver)</figcaption></figure><p>Want to blow your audience away at your next presentation? You’ve got the ideas, and the right information, so make sure you deliver it in the most graphically-engaging manner!</p><p>This bundle features 10 professional Keynote themes. This Premium 2019 download set offers professional options that free Keynote themes for Mac are often lacking. </p><p>Each of these Mac Keynote themes are highly customizable and easy to work with. You’re also getting over 3600 total slides in this bundle. That includes animated transitions, infographics, free fonts, and a huge array of slide types.</p><h2>Where Do You Find the Best Mac Keynote Templates? (Envato Elements vs GraphicRiver)</h2><p>Both <a href="https://elements.envato.com/" target="_self">Envato Elements</a> and <a href="https://graphicriver.net/" target="_self">GraphicRiver</a> have hundreds of popular Mac Keynotes templates with high quality designs. They’re industry leading marketplaces for presentation themes in 2019. But, should you use Envato Elements or GraphicRiver? And, what are the key benefits of each?</p><h3>1. Key Benefit of Envato Elements: Limitless Use</h3><p>Envato Elements gives you unlimited downloads of creative assets, fonts, photos, graphics, web templates, and presentation theme designs for a single monthly fee.</p><p>With a subscription to Envato Elements: download any of these professional assets, and as many Keynote presentation themes as you need, and use them at any time.</p><p>Unlimited downloads is a powerful offer, and it’s packed with a ton of creative resources, that you can quickly tap into.</p><p>There are loads of <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" target="_self">quality Apple Keynote templates with on-trend designs</a> available on Envato Elements to download and use for your presentations:</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" target="_self"><img alt="Best Keynote presentation design templates on Envato Elements" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/best-keynote-presentation-templates-envato-elements.jpg"></a><figcaption>Best Keynote presentation design templates on Envato Elements (2019).</figcaption></figure><h3>2. Key Benefit of GraphicRiver: Single Use</h3><p>GraphicRiver is the leading digital marketplace for purchasing single use graphics and visual assets. It’s part of the <a href="https://market.envato.com" target="_self">Envato Market</a> suite of online marketplaces that offers numerous creative digital assets.</p><p>When you need a great Keynote presentation template, to use right now on your project, then head over to GraphicRiver to make a purchase and download your files. Here are the <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates%2Fkeynote-templates" target="_self">best new Keynote themes</a> that are currently trending on GraphicRiver:</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates%2Fkeynote-templates" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="2019s best selling Keynote Templates" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32676/image/2019-best-selling-keynote.jpg"></a><figcaption>Best Keynote presentation design templates on GraphicRiver (2019).</figcaption></figure><h2>Your Choice: Limitless Designs or Single Use Downloads</h2><p>What’s right for you: Envato Elements or GraphicRiver?</p><p>If you’re a serial entrepreneur launching new brands regularly, a digital marketer with multiple projects to promote, or a designer with numerous clients to serve, then Envato Elements offers a great bang for your buck. <a href="https://elements.envato.com/" target="_self">Sign up for Envato Elements now</a>.</p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com" target="_self"><img alt="Envato Elements - Design without limits" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/envato-elements-design-without-limites.jpg"></a><figcaption>Envato Elements - Design without limits.</figcaption></figure><p>Or, if you just need just one great <a href="https://graphicriver.net/category/presentation-templates/keynote-templates" target="_self">Keynote presentation template</a> or another file type to download right now, then head over to GraphicRiver (or another <a href="https://market.envato.com/" target="_self">Envato Market</a> site) to find just what you need.</p><h2>Grab This New eBook on Making Great Presentations (Free PDF)</h2><p><strong>Don't miss out on this great new presentation eBook. Download: </strong><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" target="_self"><strong>The Complete Guide to Making Great Presentations</strong></a><strong>. </strong>It's available for FREE with a subscription to the Tuts+ Business Newsletter. </p><p>It'll walk you through the complete presentation process. Learn how to write your presentation, design it like a pro, and prepare it to present powerfully. </p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" target="_self"><img alt="Making Great Presentations Free Guide Download PDF" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/23/posts/29720/image/make-a-great-presentation-free-ebook-lg.jpg"></a></figure><h2>Download a Great Keynote Presentation Theme Now</h2><p>The best Mac Keynote presentation templates have plenty of ready-made, easy-to-customize slide designs. If you need more options, you’ll find a ton of <a href="https://elements.envato.com/presentation-templates/compatible-with-keynote" target="_self">great Keynote presentation themes</a> on Envato Elements or GraphicRiver.</p><p>Browse through them to find the perfect <a href="https://graphicriver.net/popular_item/by_category?category=presentation-templates%2Fkeynote-templates" target="_self">Apple Keynote theme design</a> to download now. Use it to make a beautiful presentation in 2019: add your ideas to the unique slide layouts, and quickly customize your message to present with visual impact to your audience.</p><p><em><strong>Editorial Note</strong>: Our staff updates this post regularly</em>—<em>adding new, exciting Mac Keynote templates.</em><br></p>2019-02-07T13:12:54.779Z2019-02-07T13:12:54.779ZSean Hodgetag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-32072Apple Keynote Training: 15 Best Tutorials & Videos<p>Everyone needs a go-to app they can use to prepare a presentation deck. While your presentation should always focus on your content and delivery, the slides that you share on-screen are critical to reinforcing your message.</p><p>So, what tool should you use to build those slides? You might choose the app that you know from your day job like Microsoft PowerPoint, but Apple's Keynote is also a great tool for making supporting slides. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="15 Best Keynote Tutorials Videos" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32072/image/15-Keynote-Tutorials.jpg"></figure><p>Keynote might appeal to you if you've recently converted to macOS, or if you find yourself working on iOS devices most of the time. You'll see that Keynote features outstanding usability, a full set of features, and plenty of power to build slides rapidly. </p><p>In this round-up, I'll share a selection of Keynote tutorials that can take you from beginner to pro. Plus, I'll identify those lessons that include Keynote training videos so you can learn even more quickly. Best of all, these Apple Keynote tutorials are free for you to study!</p><h3>
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</h3><p><b></b><i></i><u></u><sup></sup><em>If you're looking for ways to learn about making presentations, you won't want to miss our eBook on how to build a great presentation. </em><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook?_ga=2.211641429.1124992675.1543240198-1059312017.1467731587" rel="external" target="_blank"><em>The Complete Guide to Making Great Presentations</em></a><em> complements these tutorials I've shared with you perfectly--and it's yours free when you sign up for our Tuts+ Envato newsletter. </em><br></p><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://tutsplus.com/presentations-ebook" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="free presentation ebook" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/988/posts/32072/image/make-a-great-presentation-free-ebook-sm.jpg"></a></figure><h2>Five Reasons to Learn Apple Keynote</h2><p>You might already be comfortable in a popular presentation app like Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. So, why think about tackling all of these Keynote tutorials and learning yet another app?</p><p>Here are some of the reasons why Keynote might be worth a look as another app that's worth learning:</p><ol>
<li>If you're a Mac user, Keynote is by far the best user experience on the platform. Sure, Microsoft makes PowerPoint for Mac, but it's not the same as using PowerPoint on a PC.</li>
<li>Similarly, the iOS versions of Keynote are top-notch. If you're giving presentations on the go or want to put it on display on a mobile device, the iPad app is reason enough to use Keynote.</li>
<li>Animations are a breeze. Sure, all presentation apps feature tools to animate objects like text and images, but Keynote users agree that it handles animation more easily.</li>
<li>Keynote is so flexible that it can be used as more than a mere presentation tool. Many graphic designers use <a href="https://elements.envato.com/13-mockups-for-keynote-RC56VU" rel="external">mockup templates like this one</a> as a lightweight layout and visual design tool.</li>
<li>Finally, Keynote is <em></em>pretty easy to learn, so you won't have to invest a ton of time to add yet another valuable tool to your belt. </li>
</ol><p>I genuinely believe that there's no reason that you can't balance multiple presentation apps. As simple as Keynote is, it takes minimal time to gain competence with the app. PowerPoint and Keynote work similarly enough that the learning curve is more navigable than you might think.</p><p>If you're on the fence, a few of the Keynote tutorials I'll share in this round-up can help you get up and running. Let's learn more!</p><h2>15 Best Apple Keynote Tutorials</h2><p>The Keynote tutorials that I've collected below are a complete collection that can be used to learn the app from scratch. It covers everything from the basics to more advanced features that are sure to really wow an audience. </p><p>Check out these Keynote tutorials (perhaps in sequential order) to build your competence as a user:</p><h3>1. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/what-is-apple-keynote--cms-26196" rel="external">What Is Apple Keynote?</a>
</h3><p>Still not sure why you might want to use Keynote? This article is a great jumping off point to help you understand what role Keynote plays in building a presentation. You'll see that there's not only a desktop app, but also mobile and web-based apps that help you keep using Keynote on-the-go. </p><h3>2. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/keynote-vs-powerpoint-compared--cms-32067" rel="external" target="_blank">Keynote vs PowerPoint: The Best Presentation Tools Compared</a>
</h3><p>If you're hesitant to jump from PowerPoint to Keynote, I can see why. Most of us have been using PowerPoint as the presentation software of choice at our day job or in school for some years. But if you've not given Keynote a try, you're certainly missing out on the features that set it apart. Make sure to check out this tutorial to see the two presentation apps compared head-to-head, and learn why you might choose Keynote instead.</p><h3><strong>3. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-add-animations-in-keynote--cms-31711" rel="external">How to Add Animations in Apple Keynote</a></strong></h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-add-animations-in-keynote--cms-31711" rel="external"><img alt="How to Add animations in Apple Keynote" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32072/image/How-to-Add-Animations-in-Apple-Keynote.jpg"></a></figure><p>A few animations in your presentation can draw attention to the right elements of a presentation. In this Keynote tutorial, you'll learn a complete set of skills that help you set objects on a slide in motion. Not only does this tutorial cover animating images and text, but you'll also learn how to use Keynote templates for more advanced animation effects. Plus, this written tutorial includes a short Apple Keynote training video. </p><h3>4. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/keynote-magic-move--cms-31554" rel="external">Keynote Magic Move: How to Use Slide Transition Effects</a>
</h3><p>Magic Move is one of my favorite features in Keynote, and this tutorial will help you see why. This feature is a hybrid between a slide transition and object animation. Choose a single object that'll transcend multiple slides and create the perfect segue between two slides. Make sure to play the preview below to see Magic Move in action, then jump to the tutorial above to learn more. For a short visual lesson, don't miss the Apple Keynote training video included with this tutorial.</p><figure><script src="//fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js" async="async"></script><div class="wistia_responsive_padding"><div class="wistia_responsive_wrapper"><div class="wistia_embed wistia_async_5qg0cl2ogt videoFoam=true"> </div></div></div></figure><h3>5. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/keynote-presentation-pictures-and-backgrounds--cms-31318" rel="external">How to Add Pictures &amp; Backgrounds in Keynote Presentations</a>
</h3><p>Every presentation benefits from a bit of multimedia. This Keynote tutorial is a complete rundown that helps you work with images There's even a short Apple Keynote training video to help you get started quickly. Keynote features a rich set of options to modify and work with images, no extra editing tools required. With a few tweaks, you'll learn how to modify an image to work perfectly as a slide background. Also, you'll learn about a unique feature in Keynote, image galleries, that allows you to add several images in a single bounding box. </p><h3>6. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-keynote-slides--cms-31237" rel="external">How to Use Keynote Slides (Layout Dimensions, Sizes, &amp; Design)</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-keynote-slides--cms-31237" rel="external"><img alt="How to Use Keynote Slides" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32072/image/Keynote-Dimensions-Icon.png"></a></figure><p>One of the most important parts of setting up your presentation is ensuring that you've got the right slide dimensions and settings. Maybe you've given a presentation where the slides don't fill the screen, for example. This written tutorial and short training video will help you set up the slides or modify existing presentations to ensure that you make the most of your screen real estate when presenting. Also, learn how to change your slide design easily in this Keynote tutorial.</p><h3>7. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-instant-alpha-in-keynote--cms-31012" rel="external">How to Use Instant Alpha in Keynote in 60 Seconds</a>
</h3><p>Getting images ready for a presentation takes extra time, and sometimes even a separate app. This Keynote tutorial can help you save time when it comes to removing backgrounds and borders from an image. Thanks to Keynote's Instant Alpha feature, you can select parts of a graphic to remove, such as removing the white background from a logo image. Check out the 60-second Apple Keynote training video tutorial included here to learn how to use the feature rapidly.</p><h3>8. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/apple-keynote-live-stream--cms-31712" rel="external">How to Use Keynote Live to Stream Presentations on the Web</a>
</h3><p>One of my favorite Keynote features gives you the ability to link up live with an audience. With no extra apps or services required, Keynote Live lets you take your presentation online and present it to an audience. Simply move it to iCloud, set up a link, and invite your audience to join you online. Check out the Keynote tutorial ideas to learn more about the features so that everyone can jump in and work with you. Start using this feature with the written tutorial and short, included video.</p><h3>9. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/make-timelines-in-keynote--cms-31423" rel="external">How to Quickly Make a Timeline in Keynote With Templates</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Keynote timeline templates" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32072/image/keynote-timeline.jpg"></figure><p>When it comes down to it, a presentation is a storytelling tool. You use slides to craft a message that hopefully resonates with your audience. One of the best tools I know to do this is a <strong>timeline, </strong>which links up events and sequences them in order. Thanks to custom templates and this Keynote tutorial and short video, you can take your key events and link them together in an illustrative timeline. More importantly, you'll learn why custom templates are a great starting point to develop advanced presentations with less work.</p><h3>10. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/make-keynote-flowcharts-gantt-charts--cms-31364" rel="external">How to Make Flowcharts &amp; Gantt Charts in Keynote With Templates</a>
</h3><p>Charts and graphs can help you illustrate ideas in your presentation. It can quickly overwhelm your audience if you focus on text-heavy, bulleted slides. Instead, turn to graphics like flowcharts and Gantt charts to present ideas. Both of these charts are perfect for adding a process illustration to a project or program that you're running, and they're easy to add using Keynote. Learn all about these Keynote features with this written tutorial and brief Apple Keynote training video.</p><h3>11. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/add-video-music-files-in-keynote--cms-31552" rel="external">How to Add Video &amp; Music Files in Keynote Presentations</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/add-video-music-files-in-keynote--cms-31552" rel="external"><img alt="Add music and video in Keynote" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32072/image/add-video-music-keynote.jpg"></a></figure><p>Need even more multimedia to tell a story? Consider adding video clips and music to your presentation. Follow this tutorial and screencast video to learn how to master both and get the most from the feature. Specific features covered include adding clips, adjusting their volume, and trimming them with no apps other than Apple Keynote required. </p><h3>12. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/add-presenter-notes-in-keynote--cms-31190" rel="external">How to Add Presenter Notes in Keynote in 60 Seconds</a>
</h3><p>So far, the tutorials in this round-up have showcased features and tools that help you <em>build </em>slides. Now, let's turn our attention to preparing to present with this quick Apple Keynote training video tutorial that'll teach you to add presenter notes. These built-in presentation notes are perfect to add to your slide to quickly reference while presenting. Instead of scribbling note cards or aids, follow the tutorial and use this feature built into Keynote.</p><h3>13. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/use-keynote-presenter-display-view--cms-31191" rel="external">How to Use Keynote Presenter Display View in 60 Seconds</a>
</h3><figure class="post_image"><a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/use-keynote-presenter-display-view--cms-31191" rel="external"><img alt="Keynote Presenter view" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/32072/image/keynote-presenter-view.gif"></a></figure><p>After you follow the previous Keynote tutorial and add presenter notes, you might want to learn more about putting the app in "Presenter Display View." Most of the time, you'll have two screens to use while presenting: a screen for your presentation, and another that you can watch while presenting. It helps if you use that personal display to show your notes and the next slide, and you can learn to use that feature in this tutorial and video screencast. Learn how to keep the most important information in easy view thanks to this tutorial. </p><h3>14. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/convert-powerpoint-to-keynote--cms-31930" rel="external" target="_blank">How to Convert PowerPoint (PPTX) for Mac Keynote Presentations</a>
</h3><p>One of the reasons that might hold you back from using Keynote doesn't <em>have </em>to be a showstopper. If you're concerned about importing your existing PowerPoint files, this Keynote tutorial is right up your alley. It's pretty easy to jump back-and-forth between the two apps thanks to Keynote's conversion features. Learn how to convert your existing PPTX presentations and open them up in Keynote quickly in this lesson. (Don't miss the included Apple Keynote training video.)</p><h3>15. <a href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/convert-keynote-to-powerpoint--cms-30628" rel="external">How to Open &amp; View Keynote Presentations on PC (In 60 Seconds)</a>
</h3><p>Rounding out our selection, this is another way to ensure that you aren't too locked in while using Apple Keynote. In this 60 second screencast and written tutorial, you'll learn that it's easy to open up a Keynote presentation on a PC even though the app isn't natively available for Windows.</p><h2>More Presentation Skill Tutorials</h2><p>While this round-up focused on the technical skills involved in building a presence in Apple Keynote, it also helps to develop your skills in delivering presentations and webinars, the Keynote online version of a presentation. Check out these follow-up resources to keep learning:<br></p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-do-a-webinar--cms-31979"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/1223/posts/31979/preview_image/webinar-tutorials.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Webinars</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Do a Webinar Right: 10+ Training Tutorials (Must-Read)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Brenda Barron</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/what-is-a-keynote-speech--cms-31420"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/988/posts/31420/preview_image/leadership-keynote-speaker%20(preview).jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Public Speaking</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">What Is a Keynote Speech? (+10 Speaker Tips to Deliver Powerfully)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Laura Spencer</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/online-free-presentation-software--cms-30002"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/988/posts/30002/preview_image/Presentation-Software%20(preview).jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Software</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">The Best Free Online Presentation Software Tools for 2018</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Laura Spencer</div></a></li>
</ul><p>What are your favorite resources to learn Apple Keynote? What skills are you still building after checking out the tutorials in this round-up? Let me know if you've got any suggestions or ideas in the comments section below.</p>2018-12-13T12:55:20.000Z2018-12-13T12:55:20.000ZAndrew Childresstag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31929How to Organize Your Data (Like Pivot Tables) in Numbers<p><strong>Pivot tables </strong>are often a fan favorite for spreadsheet users in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Spreadsheets are a great tool for capturing and storing data. But, they can quickly grow to the extent that it's hard to find meaning or insight in them. That's where pivot tables come into play.</p><p>I've always loved Apple Numbers for its simplicity and interface, but it lacked any feature that helped me sort through large datasets. Without pivot tables, spreadsheets in Numbers were just walls of data. Up until recently, there were no pivot tables in Numbers.</p><p>But when Apple released the latest update to their spreadsheet app, <strong>Numbers, </strong>I couldn't help but notice that they had slipped in a feature that sounded a lot like a Numbers pivot table. In Apple Numbers 5.2, a new feature called <strong>smart categories </strong>was added that can bring some sanity to your data. We'll build out something similar to a pivot table in Numbers.</p><p>Before we get started in this tutorial, make sure that you're running the latest version of Numbers. Check your Numbers version by opening the app and going to <strong>Numbers &gt; About Numbers. </strong>Make sure that you're using at least version 5.2 You can always open the App Store for macOS and check for updates if you need to catch up with the latest release.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/numbers-organize-data.jpg"></figure><h2>Watch &amp; Learn</h2><p>Categories feel a lot like pivot tables in Numbers, and this is a brand-new feature. I've put together a screencast that can help you see the power of the organizing data. Check it out below to get more familiar with this brand new <strong>Organize</strong> feature.<br></p><figure><script src="//fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js" async="async"></script><div class="wistia_responsive_padding"><div class="wistia_responsive_wrapper"><div class="wistia_embed wistia_async_kl513uiniu videoFoam=true"> </div></div></div></figure><p>Still want to learn more? Keep reading the tutorial below to see an illustrated guide on how to organize data and summarize it with the Organize option.</p><h3>Download Sample Data</h3><p>It helps to have sample data that you can use to follow along with a tutorial. That's why I've prepared a Numbers workbook that includes enough data to help you get started with this new <strong>Categories</strong> feature. <a href="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/attachment/SourceFiles-How%20to%20Organize%20Your%20Data%20in%20Numbers-2.zip" rel="external">Download the data at this link.</a> You can use this data to create pivot tables in Numbers.</p><p>Learn more about the basics of Numbers and how to work with data in the tutorial below that'll help you get comfortable with Formulas in the app:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"><li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/an-introduction-to-formulas-in-numbers--mac-56857"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cdn.tutsplus.com/mac/uploads/2013/08/icon-numbers_2x.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-computers">App Training</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">An Introduction to Formulas in Numbers</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Alex Spencer</div></a></li></ul><h2>Why Organize Your Data in a Spreadsheet?</h2><p>First, it helps to understand <em>why </em>organizing your data is so helpful in a spreadsheet. Let's start with a screenshot of the data I included with this tutorial. Each row in the data is a separate record of a transaction.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Sample Data to organize in Numbers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/sample-data-organize.jpg"><figcaption>Each row in the sample data is a transaction of its own, recording the customer, amount, and more.</figcaption></figure><p>Sure, you can see the individual rows and records in this data. But how do you find meaning in it or summarize the data, finding total amounts?</p><p>Using the Smart Categories feature in Numbers can help you answer all of the following questions (and more) about the sample data:</p><ol>
<li>Which states have the highest amount of sales?</li>
<li>Who are our top customers?</li>
<li>Which business unit made the most sales?</li>
</ol><p>Simply put, this new feature can help you summarize and understand your data. The problem isn't that we don't have enough data, it's that 100 rows of data are hard to summarize. The answer is to use pivot tables in Numbers, or the Smart Categories feature as Apple calls it.</p><p>In the old world, you'd be filtering, subtotaling, and making separate calculations (or jumping over to Excel with the data) to answer these questions. That all changed when Apple added Smart Categories, which can help you understand your data.</p><h2>How to Use Smart Categories in Numbers</h2><p>Now that you've learned why Smart Categories and organizing your data is so helpful, let's walk through an example.</p><p>With the table selected, click on the <strong>Organize </strong>button in the upper right corner of Numbers. Now, you'll see a new panel with several options for working with your data.</p><p>In Numbers 5.2, three options show when you click on the <strong>Organize</strong> button. Two of them have been in Numbers for some time, and <strong>Categories</strong> is the new addition. Here's what each option brings to the table:</p><ol>
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<strong>Categories</strong>.<b> </b>As you've already found out, categories can help you group up your data. We'll walk through several examples in this tutorial, so read on to find out more.</li>
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<b>Sort</b>. Sorting data doesn't necessarily answer any questions about it, but it does put it in a sequence. That could be alphabetical, or chronological (such as sorting data based on the date.)<br>
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<strong>Filter</strong>.<strong> </strong>Filtering doesn't change the original data either, it merely shows and hides based on the filter criteria you specify. </li>
</ol><p>Let's walk through an example of using <strong>Categories</strong>, or pivot tables in Numbers, to summarize a spreadsheet in Numbers.</p><p>To start working with this feature, click on a data table, and then click on the <strong>Organize </strong>button in the upper right corner of the app. Then, choose the <strong>Add a Category </strong>dropdown, and start by selecting a field in the dataset that you want to organize your data by. In the first example, let's choose <strong>Delivery State </strong>to group the data by the state for the order.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Organize data by Delivery State" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/organize-category-data.jpg"><figcaption>Choose a dropdown option from the <strong>Add a Category </strong>standing to start grouping data by a specific field.</figcaption></figure><p>Now, your data is grouped and organized based on the criteria you chose. Notice in the screenshot below that the table is now consolidated into the states, with all rows that match the criteria under it. See the screenshot below for example.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Organized by State" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/organized-by-state.jpg"><span class="wysiwyg-font-size-small"><figcaption>All rows match the criteria under it in this example of how to use the "Numbers pivot table."</figcaption></span></figure><p>These are the basics of how to organize your data in Apple Numbers. Just choose the category, and you'll see the data come together in an organized way. </p><p>Earlier, I posed three data questions that the Smart Categories feature can help us answer. Now, let's walk through hands-on examples to answer those four questions with the sample data.<br></p><h3>1. Which States Have the Highest Amount of Sales?</h3><p>So, we've already started by organizing the data by state. But, we still need to sum up the amounts by state.</p><p>In the <strong>Order Amount </strong>column, click on the <strong>Gear</strong> icon, and then choose <strong>Subtotal</strong>. This will subtotal up the amounts by state.</p><p>Now, you just need to roll things up by state. Right click on the first state in the list, and then choose <strong>Collapse Peer Groups. </strong>This collapses everything down to a state level for easy summary and review.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Roll up by state" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/subtotal-and-collapse.jpg"><figcaption>First, choose subtotal from the gear icon dropdown, then right-click on the state name and choose <strong>Collapse Peer Groups </strong>to see a summary at the state level.</figcaption></figure><p>Now, I'm going to just right click on the <strong>Subtotal </strong>header<strong> </strong>column, and choose <strong>"Sort Order Amount" Summaries Descending.</strong></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Sort by State in Numbers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/sort-by-state-numbers.jpg"><figcaption>Right click on the Subtotal text and choose <strong>Sort Order Amount Summaries Descending </strong>to sort the states by the order totals.</figcaption></figure><p>That's it! Now you'll see the states sorted by the order amounts. Quickly, you can hone in and understand the business far better because of the ability to summarize the data.</p><h3>2. Who Are the Top Customers?</h3><p>Now, we can create a similar summary to study who our top customers are. Instead of grouping by state, this time we'll group by the customer in the order data. </p><p>All that you need to do is change the <strong>Categories </strong>drop-down from <strong>Delivery State </strong>to <strong>Customer Name. </strong>With just a couple of clicks, the data flip to being organized and arranged by the customer instead of the state.</p><p>Then, just repeat the steps by right clicking on customer name and choose <strong>Collapse Peer Groups.</strong></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Sorted by Customer Name" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/organize-by-state-subtotal.jpg"><figcaption>Simply change the dropdown to <strong>Customer Name </strong>to reorganize the data summary based on the customer that placed the order.</figcaption></figure><p>Want to try one other way of viewing the data? Instead of seeing the <em>subtotal </em>by customer, study the customer by which one, on average, places the largest order. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Review data by average order" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/review-data-by-average.jpg"><figcaption>Click on the gear icon again and choose <strong>Average, </strong>then right click and <strong>"Sort Order Summaries Descending" </strong>to see the averages ordered.</figcaption></figure><p>That's it! We re-used our setup from the first example in this tutorial and simply flipped it to focus on the customer instead of the state of delivery.</p><h3>3. Which Business Unit Made the Most Sales?</h3><p>Again, this example will look very similar to the two before it. We've got a business unit column in the data source, and let's simply change the dropdown to <strong>Business Unit</strong> instead. Now, the data results will roll up by the business unit.</p><p>Now, let's dive a bit deeper and add two levels to the data. On the right side, click on the <strong>Add a Category </strong>again, and this time, choose the <strong>Customer Name. </strong>Now, notice that you can see not only a summary at the business unit level, but at the customer level as well.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Two layer data review" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/31929/image/two-layer-data.jpg"><figcaption>Add a second category to see your data summarized at multiple levels for better understanding.</figcaption></figure><p>That's it! You can add multiple layers to your data organization and summarization.<br></p><h2>Keep Learning</h2><p>In this tutorial, you learned how to take data and organize and understand it in Apple Numbers. Spreadsheets aren't just a way to capture data, but rather can serve as an analysis tool to <em>understand </em>that data.</p><p>Learn more about how Numbers, and how other apps approach summarizing data, with the additional tutorials below:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-numbers-for-icloud--cms-21460"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/80/posts/21460/preview_image/numbers_preview.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-computers">Numbers</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Getting Started With Numbers for iCloud</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Harry Guinness</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-pivottables-to-analyze-your-excel-data--cms-28571"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/28571/preview_image/pivot-analysis-icon.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Microsoft Excel</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Use PivotTables to Analyze Your Excel Data</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrew Childress</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-pivot-tables-in-google-sheets--cms-28887"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/151/posts/28887/preview_image/sheets-pivot.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-business">Google Sheets</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Use Pivot Tables in Google Sheets (Ultimate Guide)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrew Childress</div></a></li>
</ul><p>Have you tried this new feature that's like a Numbers pivot table? Let me know in the comments below if you've found a feature or technique that I've not discovered yet.</p>2018-10-28T12:55:27.000Z2018-10-28T12:55:27.000ZAndrew Childresstag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31019How to Set Up and Use Apple Pay on an iPhone<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/31019/final_image/apple-pay-iphone-header.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>Digital currency is becoming more and more popular and, these days, there’s no need to carry around an overflowing wallet in your pocket as an Apple device can now make payments for you.</p><p>In this tutorial, I'll show you how to set up <strong>Apple Pay</strong> on an iPhone, and explain how to make payments both in stores and online.</p><h2>Apple Pay Explained</h2><p><strong>Apple Pay</strong> enables payments using an <strong>iPhone</strong>, <strong>iPad</strong>, <strong>iWatch</strong> or <strong>Mac</strong> and removes the need for a physical debit or credit card. It supports most major debit or credit cards, such as <strong>Visa</strong> and <strong>MasterCard</strong>, and works with any merchant that accepts contactless payments.</p><p><strong>Apple Pay</strong> also allows you to make transactions over the £30 contactless payment limit that’s enforced in most stores, although if a transaction exceeds a certain amount, you may need to enter an associated PIN (Personal Identification Number).</p><p>With <strong>Apple Pay</strong>, debit or credit card numbers are never stored on the device or Apple’s servers, nor are they shared with merchants, making it a safer option than paying with a physical card.</p><p>One thing to note, however, is that <strong>Apple Pay</strong> is only available in <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207957" rel="external" target="_blank">certain countries</a>.</p><h2>Set a Passcode</h2><p>An iPhone requires a passcode to use <strong>Apple Pay</strong>, so if you haven’t already set one, tap <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Passcode</strong> &gt; <strong>Turn Passcode On</strong>, and then enter and re-enter a chosen passcode.</p><p>If your iPhone supports <strong>Touch ID</strong> or <strong>Face ID</strong>, consider setting that up, too, as an extra layer of security. It will also save time when paying at the checkout.</p><h2>Add a Card</h2><p>Before you can make a payment with <strong>Apple Pay</strong>, you must first add a debit or credit card to your iPhone’s <strong>Wallet</strong> app.</p><p>Launch the <strong>Wallet</strong> app, and then tap <strong>+</strong> to add a new card. Press <strong>Continue</strong>, and then enter the three-digit <strong>CVV</strong> for the debit or credit card that’s associated with your <strong>Apple ID</strong>, or select <strong>Add a Different Card</strong> if you prefer to add a different card to <strong>Apple Pay</strong>, and then enter the details for said card. Press <strong>Next</strong>.</p><p>Enter your <strong>email address </strong>to be sent a <strong>verification code </strong>from your card issuer, and then enter the code in the box once you’ve received it. </p><p>You have now successfully set up<strong> Apple Pay</strong> on an iPhone.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Add card to Apple Pay" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/31019/image/apple-pay-add-debit-credit-card.jpg"><figcaption>Before you can use Apple Pay, you must first add a debit or credit card to your iPhone’s Wallet app</figcaption></figure><h2>Pay With Apple Pay in Stores</h2><p>You can make a payment with <strong>Apple Pay</strong> in any store that displays the contactless payment symbol, or the <strong>Apple Pay</strong> symbol. Here’s how.</p><h3>iPhone 8 or Earlier</h3><p>Place a finger on the iPhone’s home button to activate <strong>Touch ID </strong>or, alternatively, enter the <strong>passcode</strong>. Hold the top of the device within a few centimetres of the contactless reader until you receive confirmation on the display that your payment was successful.</p><p>If you want to pay with a different card, hold your device near the reader without placing a finger on <strong>Touch ID</strong>, and when your default card appears, tap it to choose another card. Place a finger on <strong>Touch ID</strong> or enter your passcode to complete the transaction.</p><h3>iPhone X</h3><p>Double-click the iPhone’s side button, then look at the device to authenticate with <strong>Face ID</strong> or, alternatively, enter the <strong>passcode</strong>. </p><p>Hold the top of your device within a few centimetres of the contactless reader until you receive confirmation on the display that the payment was successful.</p><p>To pay with a different card, double-click the side button, and when your default card appears, tap it to choose another card. Look at the device to authenticate with <strong>Face ID</strong> or enter the passcode, then hold the top of the device near the reader to complete the transaction. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Apple Pay and contactless payment symbols" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/31019/image/apple-pay-logo.jpg"><figcaption>You can pay with Apple Pay wherever you see one of these symbols</figcaption></figure><p><br></p><h2>Pay With Apple Pay Online</h2><p><strong>Apple Pay</strong> can also be used to make payments online wherever the <strong>Apple Pay</strong> symbol is displayed, either through an app<strong> </strong>or <strong>Safari</strong>.</p><p>Navigate to the checkout, select <strong>Apple Pay</strong> as the payment method, and then ensure that the default <strong>billing</strong> and <strong>shipping address</strong> is correct. If not, update the information, and <strong>Apple Pay</strong> will remember any changes for future transactions. </p><p>To pay with a different card rather than your default card, press<strong> &gt;</strong> and select a card.</p><p>If you own an <strong>iPhone 8 or earlier</strong>, confirm the payment with <strong>Touch ID</strong> or by entering the passcode, or if you own an <strong>iPhone X</strong>, double-click the side button and confirm the payment with <strong>Face ID</strong> or entering the passcode.</p><h2>View the Transaction History</h2><p>Launch the <strong>Wallet</strong> app, then tap the <strong>default card</strong>, followed by the <strong>Information</strong> logo, and then <strong>Transactions</strong> to view the transaction history. </p><p>Depending on the card issuer, you may only be able to view transactions made from the device you’re holding, or all transactions made from the debit or credit card account, including non-<strong>Apple Pay</strong> transactions.</p><p>Some issuers only provide initial authorisation amounts to the <strong>Wallet</strong> app, which may be different from the final transaction amount, therefore it’s advised that you always refer to the debit or credit card statement from the bank for the final amount.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Transaction history" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/31019/image/apple-pay-view-transaction-history.jpg"><figcaption>View your transaction history</figcaption></figure><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>In this tutorial, I have shown you how to set up <strong>Apple Pay</strong> on an iPhone and explained how to make payments both in stores and online.</p><p><strong>Apple Pay</strong> is a great alternative to carrying around a debit or credit card and, will no doubt, save the day the next time you forget your wallet.<br></p>2018-04-25T10:00:50.000Z2018-04-25T10:00:50.000ZHannah Williamstag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-30217Getting Started With the App Store<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/final_image/getting-started-app-store.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>Apple’s <strong>App Store</strong> has recently undergone a significant redesign with the introduction of <strong>iOS 11</strong> and has now adopted a more curated approach to showcasing its <em>two million-plus</em> apps.</p><p>In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to navigate the <strong>App Store</strong>’s all-new interface to help you discover apps that will transform the way you work and play.</p><h2>At a Glance </h2><p>Upon launching the <strong>App Store</strong>, you are greeted with the <strong>Today</strong> tab, along with links to four other tabs along the bottom of the screen: <strong>Games</strong>, <strong>Apps</strong>, <strong>Updates</strong> and <strong>Search</strong>.</p><h3>Today</h3><p><strong>Today</strong> is essentially a blog highlighting a handful of the <strong>App Store</strong>’s many apps. Updated daily, <strong>Today</strong> features roundups, tutorials and tips, as well as the <strong>App Store</strong>’s chosen app and game for that particular day.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Stores Today tab" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-today-tab.jpg"><figcaption>Upon launching the App Store, you are greeted with the Today tab</figcaption></figure><h3>Games</h3><p>Curated by expert gamers, <strong>Games</strong> showcases popular games, organised by category. Scroll down and you’ll see the <strong>App Store</strong>’s top free and paid games, new releases, and the best of each genre.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Stores Games tab" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-games.jpg"><figcaption>Curated by expert gamers, Games showcases popular games</figcaption></figure><h3>Apps</h3><p><strong>Apps </strong>features the <strong>App Store</strong>’s most popular non-gaming apps, again, organised by category for your convenience. </p><p>From brand new releases to newly updated apps, and everything in between, <strong>Apps</strong> has something for everyone.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Stores Apps tab" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-apps-tab.jpg"><figcaption>Apps features the App Store’s most popular non-gaming apps</figcaption></figure><h3>Updates</h3><p><strong>Updates</strong> lists apps that need updating, as well as apps that have been recently updated.</p><p>Underneath each app, there’s a description of what’s included in the update, and once it’s been updated, you’re given the opportunity to launch the app to check out what’s new.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Stores Updates tab" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-updated-apps.jpg"><figcaption>Updates lists apps that need updating, as well as apps that have been recently updated</figcaption></figure><h3>Search</h3><p><strong>Search</strong> lets you keyword search the entire <strong>App Store</strong> for a particular app, and also displays a list of search terms for apps that are currently trending.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Stores Search tab" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-search.jpg"><figcaption>Search displays a list of search terms for apps that are currently trending</figcaption></figure><h2>Download and Install Apps</h2><p>Downloading and installing apps couldn’t be easier.</p><p>Browse the <strong>App Store</strong> until you discover an app you’d like to try, and then tap <strong>Get</strong> if it’s a free app, or the <strong>price</strong> if it’s a paid app. </p><p>When prompted, enter the password associated with your <a href="https://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/search/Apple+ID" rel="external" target="_blank">Apple ID</a>, and then press <strong>Install</strong>.</p><p>The chosen app will download and install automatically, but may take a few minutes depending on the file size of the app and the internet speed.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Downloading an app from the App Store" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-download-app.jpg"><figcaption>Downloading and installing apps couldn’t be easier</figcaption></figure><h2>Pricing</h2><p><strong>Apps</strong> adhere to one of the following four pricing models: </p><ol>
<li>free</li>
<li>paid</li>
<li>freemium<strong>,</strong> and</li>
<li>paidmium</li>
</ol><h3>Free </h3><p>Free apps cost nothing to download, though are generally supported by advertisements.</p><p>Sometimes, you’re able to pay a small fee to remove the advertisements, but they don’t generally affect the app’s performance.</p><h3>Paid</h3><p>Paid apps start from as little as £0.99 and, once purchased, you’ll have access to every feature the app has to offer. </p><h3>Freemium</h3><p>Freemium apps are free to download, but offer <em>in-app purchases</em>. Take match-three puzzle game <strong>Candy Crush Saga</strong>, for example. <strong>Candy Crush Saga</strong> is free to download and play, however, the app offers a variety of paid extras—such as unlimited lives and boosters—to enhance the gaming experience.</p><p><strong>Netflix</strong> is another example of a freemium app as it’s free to download and trial for a short amount of time, but, unlike <strong>Candy Crush Saga</strong>, requires a monthly subscription to unlock.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Candy Crush Saga " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-candy-crush-saga.jpg"><figcaption>Candy Crush Saga is a freemium game</figcaption></figure><h3>Paidmium</h3><p>Paidmium apps cost money to download, but then require an additional purchase further on down the line. </p><p>Award-winnng DJ app <strong>djay 2</strong> is one such app that has adopted the paidmium monetisation model, costing an initial £4.99 to download, then more still in in-app purchases to access every feature.</p><h2>Rate and Review Apps</h2><p><strong>Ratings</strong> and <strong>Reviews</strong> are a good indicator as to what an app is like before you take the plunge and download it. Each app features a star rating between one and five, accompanied by user reviews, detailing the apps’ merits and flaws.</p><p>If you’d like to rate and review an app, visit the app’s <strong>App Store</strong> page and then scroll down to <strong>Ratings &amp; Reviews</strong>. Select a star rating to rate the app, or tap <strong>Write a Review</strong> to leave a review.</p><h2>Manage Your Account</h2><p>Your account is where you can manage your payment information, purchases, subscriptions and the like.</p><p>Tap your <strong>avatar</strong> in the top right-hand corner of the screen to access your account. Here, you can view a list of every single app you’ve ever downloaded, and redeem or send a gift card or code.</p><p><br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Stores purchased apps" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-purchased-apps.jpg"><figcaption>View a list of every single app you've ever downloaded</figcaption></figure><p>Press <strong>Apple ID</strong> and enter your password to view the account details. Once you’re logged in, you can add or update your payment information and change the country or region associated with your account. </p><p>You will, however, need a valid method of payment for your chosen country in order to do so.</p><p>Tap <strong>Ratings and Reviews</strong> to view a list of every rating or review you’ve ever written, that can be removed by swiping left and selecting <strong>Remove</strong>, and flip the <strong>Personalised Recommendations</strong> switch to <strong>On</strong> to allow Apple to base your <strong>iTunes</strong>, <strong>App Store</strong> and <strong>iBooks</strong> recommendations around your downloads, purchases and other activity.</p><p>Press <strong>Subscriptions</strong> and then select an app to cancel, extend or resubscribe to said app, and select <strong>Purchase History</strong> to view the purchase history for the past 90 days.</p><p><br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="App Store subscriptions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/99/posts/30217/image/app-store-subscriptions.jpg"><figcaption>Cancel, extend or resubscribe to apps under Subscriptions</figcaption></figure><h2>Go Explore</h2><p>In this tutorial, I've shown you how to navigate the <strong>App Store</strong>’s all-new interface to help you discover apps that will transform the way you work and play.</p><p>As you can see, the <strong>App Store</strong>’s chock-full of awesome apps and Apple have now, thankfully, redesigned their store to reflect that.</p>2018-01-25T09:00:11.000Z2018-01-25T09:00:11.000ZHannah Williamstag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-29808Be Properly Prepared to Successfully Order an iPhone X<p>The tech press is full of stories of iPhone X production issues that will constrain supply when it’s launched. To be in with the best chance of securing one on the first day, follow this guide.<br></p><h2>Pre-order and Launch Dates</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Timeis can work out times around the world" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/time.jpg"><figcaption>Time.is can work out times around the world</figcaption></figure><p>The pre-order for iPhone X starts from 0801hrs on Friday 27th October in the United Kingdom. That translates to 0001hrs in California, 0301hrs in New York, 0901hrs in Europe, 1301hrs in Hong Kong and 1801hrs in Sydney.</p><p>Before pre-orders open, there’s a number of things you should do to be prepared. To be successful in the pre-order phase, it is necessary to be prepared as the iPhone X is expected to sell out within minutes as availability will be on a first-come first-served basis.</p><p>The iPhone X will be delivered, or available for collection from Apple Stores, on Friday 3rd November.</p><h2>Set a Calendar Reminder</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Setting a reminder on iPad" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/reminder.jpg"><figcaption>Setting a reminder on iPad</figcaption></figure><p>This is, perhaps, the most obvious thing to do. Open <strong>Reminders</strong> on a Mac or iPhone and create a reminder. Be sure to set some alarms something like 15 minutes. </p><p>If you set an appointment in <strong>Calendar</strong>, you'll be able to set multiple alarms, say 15 mintues, one hour and two hours ahead of 0800hrs,. Assuming you’re in the UK. Use the appropriate time for your time-zone.</p><h2>Download the Apple Store App for iOS</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Download the Apple Store App for iOS" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/appstore.jpg"><figcaption>Download the Apple Store App for iOS</figcaption></figure><p>In previous years, I’ve experienced issues ordering from the Apple website whereas orders placed via the <strong>Apple Store</strong> app, for iPhone and iPad, has been much easier.</p><p>I’m not suggesting that Apple prioritises orders from the app over the website; I am suggesting that it is best to be prepared with both options open to you on the day.</p><p>Visit the <strong>App Store</strong> on iOS and download the <strong>Apple Store</strong> app if you have not already done so. Ensure that you log in with your iCloud ID so that you’re not frantically looking for log-in details when you need to be placing an order.<br></p><h2>Bookmark the iPhone X Web Page</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Bookmark the iPhone X Web Page" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/comingsoon.jpg"><figcaption>Bookmark the iPhone X Web Page</figcaption></figure><p>In Safari on a Mac, visit the Apple website and bookmark the iPhone X page so that you’re ready to place an order.</p><p>On the 27th October, turn on the Mac, open <strong>Safari</strong> and navigate straight there with a click. If you prefer, you can always temporarily set the iPhone X page as the browser home page meaning that you’ll be straight there when you open <strong>Safari</strong>.</p><h2>Decide Now on Which Model Option<br>
</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Choose which colour and memory size you require" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/configure.jpg"><figcaption>Choose which colour and memory size you require</figcaption></figure><p>Over the last few years, Apple’s product range has grown somewhat beyond the good, better, best options that Steve Jobs’ rationalised product lines down to.<br></p><p>With the iPhone X you only have, fortunately, a choice of two colours and two memory sizes. It comes in Space Grey or Silver each with a choice of 64GB or 256GB memory.<br></p><p>Apple has been very clever with the memory options. 64GB is perfectly usable but is unlikely to be enough for power users or those that take lots of photo and video. The jump to 256GB, that is arguably the better option, adds some 15% to the already high price of the device.<br></p><p>The iPhone X costs £999/$999, in the UK/US, for the 64GB model. The 256GB model will set you back £1149/$1149. <br></p><p>You may question the GBP to USD parity. Apple quotes iPhones without tax in the US and inclusive of tax in the UK. At current rates, $999 converts to around £760. <br></p><p>Add 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) to the UK price and you’ll get £912. Apples cites the difference in price as <em>“costs of doing business”</em> in the UK.<br></p><h2>Favourite the iPhone X</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Favourite is denoted by the blue heart the App Store will remember the choice you made" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/favourite.jpg"><figcaption>Favourite is denoted by the blue heart, the App Store will remember the choice you made</figcaption></figure><p>Whether you choose to use the Apple website or the iOS app, be sure to favourite the iPhone X model that you want to order. This will save you precious seconds when it comes to order.</p><h2>Upgrade Eligibility</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Checking phone upgrade eligibility" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/eligibility.jpg"><figcaption>Checking phone upgrade eligibility</figcaption></figure><p>If you bought a previous iPhone on Apple’s upgrade plan, you’ll be eligible for an upgrade once you’ve made 11 payments. Bear in mind that iPhones hold very good residual values and upgrading means that you’ll be exchanging the current model for the iPhone X.</p><p>If you treat this as a rental or a lease, much as how many people now finance cars and how Apple is moving in order to sell very expensive mobile phones, then that’s fine. </p><p>You may, however, wish to hand down an existing iPhone to a family member or sell it privately in order to raise funds. Either way, you’ll need to pay off any remaining instalments first.</p><p>If you are currently on Apple’s Upgrade Plan, <a href="https://secure2.store.apple.com/uk/shop/eligibility/upgradeEligibilitySignInOptions" rel="external" target="_blank">check your eligibility on Apple’s website</a> or in the <strong>Apple Store</strong> iOS app. </p><h2>Credit Card Available Funds</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Check that you have available funds for the purchase" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/amex.jpg"><figcaption>Check that you have available funds for the purchase</figcaption></figure><p>This is an important one. In the days before pre-order, check that your credit card has sufficient available funds for a purchase. If it doesn't, you’ll not be able to buy an iPhone X.</p><p>Contact the credit card provider or log into your account on the web or app to check.</p><p>There’s a good reason to purchase by credit card, rather than debit card. In the UK you’ll be covered under <a href="http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/section-75-of-the-consumer-credit-act" rel="external" target="_blank">Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act</a> that makes the credit card company jointly liable for any issues that may develop. This is useful additional protection to have.</p><h2>Add Credit Card to Apple Pay</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Ensure that your credit card is added to Apple Pay" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/AppleWallet.jpg"><figcaption>Ensure that your credit card is added to Apple Pay</figcaption></figure><p>Don’t overlook this. It’s best to check that your credit card has both been added and verified to Apple Pay and that it is the primary card to use if you have more than one credit or debit card verified with Apple Pay. </p><h2>Credit Check Considerations</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Check your credit score" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29808/image/experian.jpg"><figcaption>Check your credit score</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re planning on purchasing via the Apple Upgrade programme, your application will be subject to a further credit check. </p><p>Think carefully about whether you wish to do this. If, for example, you’re planning to apply for a mortgage or remortgage in the next few months, credit searches may have an impact. </p><p>It will be better to consider buying outright or waiting until you’ve sufficient funds rather than applying for credit. </p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>The iPhone X is reportedly going to be in high demand and short supply. Following the tips in this tutorial will help your order be successful. </p><p>Just don’t place your order until I’ve successfully ordered <em>my</em> iPhone X!</p>2017-10-23T13:47:13.987Z2017-10-23T13:47:13.987ZJohnny Wintertag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-29575Apple Event September 2017 Round Up<p>Apple showcased the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and the much-rumoured iPhone X with Face ID recognition. Here's the notable things to take away from Apple's keynote.</p><h2>Apple Event September 2017 Key Announcements</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Apple Special Event September 2017" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29575/image/AppleSpecialEventSeptember2017.jpg"><figcaption>Apple Special Event, September 2017</figcaption></figure><p>The September 2017 event was the first Apple Keynote to be held at The Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple's brand new campus.</p><ul>
<li>Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular connectivity</li>
<li>Apple TV 4K</li>
<li>iPhone 8</li>
<li>iPhone 8 Plus</li>
<li>iPhone X (pronounced iPhone 10)</li>
<li>AirPower Wireless charging coming 2018</li>
</ul><h2>Apple Watch Series 3 With Cellular Connectivity</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Apple Watch Series 3 With Cellular Connectivity" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29575/image/AppleWatchSeries3.jpg"><figcaption>Apple Watch Series 3 With Cellular Connectivity</figcaption></figure><p>Apple demonstrated Apple Watch Series 3 by making a telephone call from an iPhone in the Steve Jobs Theatre to an employee who was paddling on a paddle board on Lake Tahoe.</p><p>What was notable about this was that the call was made direct to the Apple Watch without the need for an iPhone to be nearby and paired with Bluetooth. Not only was the watch receiving a cellular call independently of an iPhone, the call quality was exceptionally clear given that the watch was on the wrist of someone paddling, thus a distance away from the mouth of the person wearing it.</p><p>With Apple Watch Series 3, it is possible to make and receive telephone calls even when you're away from your iPhone and, similarly, to send and receive SMS text messages. Again, without an iPhone connected, you can ask <strong>Siri</strong> to set a reminder, send an invitation or give you directions.</p><p>Notifications work too, independently of iPhone. <strong>Siri</strong> is faster than ever before and speaks back to you from the watch. A first for Apple Watch.</p><p>Apple Watch Series 3 comes with GPS and Cellular connectivity or GPS only. Obviously, some of the functionality will be limited without the Cellular connection.</p><p>The Apple Watch makes cellular connectivity possible, without requiring a physical SIM card, through an innovative new eSIM or Electronic Subscriber Identity Module. This is something Apple has been working on for a few years. Watch out for this, it's likely to be big in other devices going forward.</p><p>Early indications are that EE in the UK will charge its customers an extra £5 per month to use their same telephone number on Apple Watch. </p><h2>Apple TV 4K</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Apple TV 4K" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29575/image/apple_tv_4k.jpg"><figcaption>Apple TV 4K</figcaption></figure><p>Apple announced a new iteration of its Apple TV product, in the same form factor, but taking it to 4K HDR.</p><p>The previous Apple TV was 1080p HD meaning that it was capable of displaying 1,080 pixels, vertically, on a screen. HD means High-Definition and this is the resolution of many modern televisions and is capable of giving a very clear picture.</p><p>4K displays four times as many pixels, twice as many across and twice as many vertically at 2160p. It is the next stage in television technology and newer, more expensive televisions offer 4K displays. This gives an even crisper picture than ever before.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Apple TV 4K HDR" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29575/image/new_appletv_hummingbird_4K_HDR_comparison.jpg"><figcaption>Apple TV 4K HDR</figcaption></figure><p>HDR means High Dynamic Range. It refers to the colours in the picture with HDR giving brighter, more realistic colours and greater detail. It makes images appear even more lifelike than before.</p><p>Companion Apple TV apps are coming to iPhone and iPad soon.</p><h2>iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and AirPower</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="iPhone 8 and AirPower Wireless Charging" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29575/image/iphone8-charging_dock_pods.jpg"><figcaption>iPhone 8 and AirPower Wireless Charging</figcaption></figure><p>iPhones 8 and 8 Plus is the next iteration of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, foregoing the <em>speed bump</em> 7S designation.</p><p>The form factor of the two models remains the same as before, but we a glass rear panel not metal, in order for wireless charging, and with the expected iterations in technology contained within.</p><p>The iPhone 8, along with iPhone X, are the first models to support Apple’s AirPower …their name for wireless charging. By placing the device on a special mat, it will charge. No plugging in of cables required. Disappointingly, AirPower mats are sold separately from the phone and will not be available until sometime in 2018.</p><p>With Apple’s new Retina HD display, the phone uses True Tone technology to adjust the white balance of the image, according to the ambient light around you, to ensure that images look as natural as you’d expect on a printed page. Apple says this reduces eye-strain. And they say that the best colour accuracy, so far, will make for lifelike photos.</p><p>Augmented Reality, or AR, is a big thing for iOS 11. Apple claims that iOS is the world’s largest augmented reality platform. An OS with AR can digitally redecorate your home, explore a city you’ve never visited or even see what a new tattoo will look like, …if tattoos are your thing.</p><p>The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are splash, water and dust resistant. They’ve been tested under controlled laboratory conditions that resulted in a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529. Apple say that splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance may decrease as a result of normal wear. </p><h2>iPhone X</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="iPhone X" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29575/image/iphonex_charging_dock_pods.jpg"><figcaption>iPhone X</figcaption></figure><p>The new, flagship iPhone X—pronounced <em>iPhone 10</em>, not <em>Eks</em>—is pretty much the screen size of an 8 Plus in the smaller physical unit size of the iPhone 8. This is due to the screen covering the entire front of the device.</p><p>The X is also the first iPhone to use an OLED screen that produces true blacks, bright colours and a contrast ratio of a million to one.</p><p>A TrueDepth camera is contained in a small bar, or <em>notch</em> at the top of the screen, housing the technology that enables Face ID, the new face recognition technology used to unlock the device. Machine learning tracks your face over time to account for changes in appearance such as wearing spectacles or growing a beard.</p><p>The iPhone X is made from Apple’s most durable glass to date. Like the iPhone 8 models, the X is glass front and back combined with a surgical-grade stainless steel frame for water and dust resistance.</p><p>With dual 12MP cameras, the iPhone X gives the photographic power of the Plus model size in a smaller chassis.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Apple had much talk about in their September 2017 event. The naming convention for iPhones changed a little and has left some commentators bemused at the lack of an iPhone 9. </p>2017-09-15T15:16:32.231Z2017-09-15T15:16:32.231ZJohnny Wintertag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-29509How to Watch the Apple Special Event on 12th September 2017<p>In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to watch the live<em> </em>Apple Special Event, on 12th September 2017, that is Apple is set to live broadcast over the internet.</p><p>You can watch the event on a Mac, on an iPad, iPhone or on a television via Apple TV. You could even watch in on a PC. </p><p>If you miss the live event, all is not lost. I’ll show you how you can you can time-shift your viewing.</p><h2>About the Apple Special Event</h2><p>It has already announced that the live Apple special event will take place on Tuesday 12th September 2017 at the <em>Steve Jobs Theater </em>in <em>Cupertino, California </em>in the United States. <br></p><p>The tech press rumour mill, ahead of the event, is in overdrive with speculation that a number of new announcements are anticipated in relation to:</p><p>Hardware</p><ul>
<li>iPhone 8</li>
<li>Updated iPhone 7 and 7 Plus</li>
<li>4K Apple TV</li>
<li>Apple Watch 3 with LTE connectivity</li>
</ul><p>Software</p><ul>
<li>iOS 11</li>
<li>macOS 10.13 High Sierra</li>
</ul><p><br></p><h2>Set the Date</h2><p>You may wish to set an event in your calendar, as a reminder, so that you do not miss the live-streaming of the Apple presentation.</p><p>The Apple special event is being held at:</p><ul>
<li>1000hrs PDT<em>—</em><i>Pacific Daylight Time</i> </li>
<li>1700hrs GMT<em>—</em><i>Greenwich Mean Time (similar to UTC)</i>
</li>
<li>1800hrs BST<em>—</em><i>British Summer Time</i>
</li>
<li>1900hrs CET—<em>Central European Time</em>
</li>
<li>0300hrs<em>—Australia</em>
</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Time zone differences around the world compared to Cupertino" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/TimeDifference.png"><figcaption>Time zone differences around the world compared to Cupertino</figcaption></figure><p>It can be all a bit confusing, sometimes, working out what time the event starts in your part of the world. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Add the event to your Calendar" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/850-AppleEvent.png"><figcaption>Add the event to your Calendar</figcaption></figure><p>You can use <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/assets/event.ics" target="_self">this event.ics to add the date to your calendar</a> in your time zone.<br></p><h2>Requirements</h2><p>In order to watch the event live, or catch up with it later, you’ll first need to ensure that you have the correct equipment and software in order to view it. This could be a good time to ensure that the software on the device is up-to-date.</p><p>Apple's live streaming uses <strong>Apple's HTTP Live Streaming</strong>, or <strong>HLS</strong>, technology and requires one of the following devices and depends upon software specification.</p><h3>Mac</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using the Safari web browser" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/850-iMac27-Desktop.jpg"><figcaption>Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using the Safari web browser</figcaption></figure><p>You’ll need a modern version of <strong>OS X</strong> from the last five years; one of the following:<br></p><ul class="ul1">
<li>OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion</li>
<li>OS X 10.9 Mavericks</li>
<li>OS X 10.10 Yosemite</li>
<li>OS X 10.11 El Capitan</li>
<li>macOS 10.12 Sierra</li>
</ul><p>In addition, you’ll need to be using Apple’s own web browser:</p><ul class="ul1">
<li>Safari 6.0.5 or later on macOS (formerly OS X)</li>
<li>Safari 7.0 or later on iOS</li>
</ul><p>Launch the Safari browser and enter the following URL: <a href="https://www.apple.com/live/">https://www.apple.com/live/</a></p><h3>iPhone and iPad</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using an iPhone or iPad" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/850-iPad.jpg"><figcaption>Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using an iPhone or iPad</figcaption></figure><p>If you have an iPhone 3GS or first generation iPad, or any iOS device running iOS 6 or anything prior to it, you’ll be out of luck. Anything else, you should be set.<br></p><ul><li>Safari on iOS 7.0 or later</li></ul><p>Launch the Safari browser and enter the following URL: <a href="https://www.apple.com/live/">https://www.apple.com/live/</a></p><h3>Apple TV</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Watch the Apple special event on Apple TV using the Apple Events app" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/850-AppleTV.jpg"><figcaption>Watch the Apple special event on Apple TV using the Apple Events app</figcaption></figure><p>If you have one of the small, black Apple TV units, ensure that the software is up-to-date. You’ll not be able to stream the event on the original Apple TV, though.<br></p><ul>
<li>Apple TV 2nd generation with software 6.2 or later</li>
<li>Apple TV 3rd generation with software 6.2 or later</li>
<li>Apple TV 4th generation</li>
</ul><p>On the main screen of the Apple TV there is an icon, <strong>Apple Events</strong>. By selecting this, you will be able to live stream the event as it happens.<br></p><h3>Windows PC</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="View on a Windows PC running Windows 10 and the Edge browser" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/850-PC.jpg"><figcaption>View on a Windows PC running Windows 10 and the Edge browser</figcaption></figure><p>If you are using a Windows PC, Apple is requiring you to be running <strong>Windows 10</strong> with the <strong>Edge</strong> browser. That's right up-to-date and will rule out the majority of current PC users.<br></p><h2>How to Watch Later</h2><p>If, for any reason, you are unable to watch the live event, you'll be able to catch up and view the keynote in your own time.</p><p>On a Mac, iPad or iPhone, launch the Safari browser and visit <a href="https://www.apple.com/live/">apple.com/live/</a> ...although you may have to wait a few hours after the keynote is live streamed before you'll be able to watch it here.<br></p><p>On the main screen of the Apple TV navigate to the <strong>Apple Events</strong> icon.</p><h2>How to Watch Previous Apple Events</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Catch up with historic Apple events at httpswwwapplecomapple-events" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/29509/image/850-Events.jpg"><figcaption>Catch up with historic Apple events at <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/">https://www.apple.com/apple-events/</a></figcaption></figure><p>To view the most recent Apple event, and other historic Apple events, visit <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/">https://www.apple.com/apple-events/</a> in a Safari browser on Mac or iOS.<br></p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>The Apple TV is the ideal way to watch the<em> </em>Apple special event, either live or on catch-up, with the diminutive device showcasing Apple technology by live-streaming the event to the screen in the living room.</p><p>If you do not have, or do not have access to, an Apple TV, then the next best thing is an iPad or iPhone. Or watch the event at the desk on a desktop computer.</p>2017-09-04T05:00:15.000Z2017-09-04T05:00:15.000ZJohnny Wintertag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-28985How to Watch the Apple WWDC Keynote on 5th June 2017<p>In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to watch the live<em> </em>Apple WWDC 2017 Keynote event, on 5th June 2017, that is Apple is set to live broadcast over the internet.</p><p>You can watch the event on a Mac, on an iPad, iPhone or on a television via Apple TV. You could even watch in on a PC. </p><p>If you miss the live event, all is not lost. I’ll show you how you can you can time-shift your viewing.</p><h2>About the<em> </em>Apple WWDC 2017 Keynote Event</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Apples WorldWide Developer Conference 2017" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/wwdc-2017-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>Apple's WorldWide Developer Conference 2017</figcaption></figure><p>It has already announced that the live Apple special event will take place on Monday 5th June 2017 at the <em>San Jose Convention Center </em>in <em>San Jose, California </em>in the United States. <br></p><p>The tech press rumour mill, ahead of the event, is in overdrive with speculation that a number of new announcements are anticipated in relation to:</p><p>Hardware</p><ul>
<li>Siri Speaker</li>
<li>iPad Pro 10.5</li>
<li>MacBook specifications </li>
</ul><p>Software</p><ul>
<li>iOS 11</li>
<li>macOS</li>
<li>watchOS</li>
<li>tvOS</li>
</ul><h2>Set the Date</h2><p>You may wish to set an event in your calendar, as a reminder, so that you do not miss the live-streaming of the Apple presentation.</p><p>The Apple special event is being held at:</p><ul>
<li>1000hrs PDT<em>—</em><i>Pacific Daylight Time</i> </li>
<li>1700hrs GMT<em>—</em><i>Greenwich Mean Time (similar to UTC)</i>
</li>
<li>1800hrs BST<em>—</em><i>British Summer Time</i>
</li>
<li>1900hrs CET—<em>Central European Time</em>
</li>
<li>0300hrs<em>—Australia</em>
</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Time zone differences around the world compared to San Jose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/TimeDifference.png"><figcaption>Time zone differences around the world compared to San Jose</figcaption></figure><p>It can be all a bit confusing, sometimes, working out what time the event starts in your part of the world. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Add the event to your Calendar" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/WWDC2017-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>Add the event to your Calendar</figcaption></figure><p>You can use this <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/assets/event.ics" target="_self">event.ics to add the date to your calendar</a> in your time zone.<br></p><h2>Requirements</h2><p>In order to watch the event live, or catch up with it later, you’ll first need to ensure that you have the correct equipment and software in order to view it. This could be a good time to ensure that the software on the device is up-to-date.</p><p>Apple's live streaming uses <strong>Apple's HTTP Live Streaming</strong>, or <strong>HLS</strong>, technology and requires one of the following devices and depends upon software specification.</p><h3>Mac</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using the Safari web browser" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/iMac27-Desktop-WWDC2017-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using the Safari web browser</figcaption></figure><p>You’ll need a modern version of <strong>OS X</strong> from the last three years; one of the following:<br></p><ul class="ul1">
<li>OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion</li>
<li>OS X 10.9 Mavericks</li>
<li>OS X 10.10 Yosemite</li>
<li>OS X 10.11 El Capitan</li>
<li>macOS 10.12 Sierra</li>
</ul><p>In addition, you’ll need to be using Apple’s own web browser:</p><ul class="ul1">
<li>Safari 6.05 or later on macOS</li>
<li>Safari 7.0 or later on iOS</li>
</ul><p>Launch the Safari browser and enter the following URL: <a href="https://www.apple.com/live/">https://www.apple.com/live/</a></p><h3>iPhone and iPad</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using an iPhone or iPad" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/ipad-WWDC2017-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>Watch the Apple special event on a Mac using an iPhone or iPad</figcaption></figure><p>If you have an iPhone 3GS or first generation iPad, or any iOS device running iOS 6 or anything prior to it, you’ll be out of luck. Anything else, you should be set.<br></p><ul><li>Safari on iOS 7.0 or later</li></ul><p>Launch the Safari browser and enter the following URL: <a href="https://www.apple.com/live/">https://www.apple.com/live/</a></p><h3>Apple TV</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Watch the Apple special event on Apple TV using the Apple Events app" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/TV_AppleTV_WWDC2017-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>Watch the Apple special event on Apple TV using the Apple Events app</figcaption></figure><p>If you have one of the small, black Apple TV units, ensure that the software is up-to-date. You’ll not be able to stream the event on the original Apple TV, though.<br></p><ul>
<li>Apple TV 2nd generation with software 6.2 or later</li>
<li>Apple TV 3rd generation with software 6.2 or later</li>
<li>Apple TV 4th generation</li>
</ul><p>On the main screen of the Apple TV there is an icon, <strong>Apple Events</strong>. By selecting this, you will be able to live stream the event as it happens.<br></p><h3>Windows PC</h3><figure class="post_image"><img alt="View on a Windows PC running Windows 10 and the Edge browser" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/PC-WWDC2017-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>View on a Windows PC running Windows 10 and the Edge browser </figcaption></figure><p>If you are using a Windows PC, Apple is requiring you to be running <strong>Windows 10</strong> with the <strong>Edge</strong> browser. That's right up-to-date and will rule out the majority of current PC users.<br></p><h2>How to Watch Later</h2><p>If, for any reason, you are unable to watch the live event, you'll be able to catch up and view the keynote in your own time.</p><p>On a Mac, iPad or iPhone, launch the Safari browser and visit <a href="https://www.apple.com/live/">apple.com/live/</a> ...although you may have to wait a few hours after the keynote is live streamed before you'll be able to watch it here.<br></p><p>On the main screen of the Apple TV navigate to the <strong>Apple Events</strong> icon.</p><h2>How to Watch Previous Apple Events</h2><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Catch up with historic Apple events at httpswwwapplecomapple-events" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/31/posts/28985/image/AppleEvents-squashed.jpg"><figcaption>Catch up with historic Apple events at <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/">https://www.apple.com/apple-events/</a></figcaption></figure><p>To view the most recent Apple event, and other historic Apple events, visit <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/">https://www.apple.com/apple-events/</a> in a Safari browser on Mac or iOS.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>The Apple TV is the ideal way to watch the<em> </em>Apple special event, either live or on catch-up, with the diminutive device showcasing Apple technology by live-streaming the event to the screen in the living room.</p><p>If you do not have, or do not have access to, an Apple TV, then the next best thing is an iPad or iPhone. Or watch the event at the desk on a desktop computer.</p>2017-06-05T00:00:43.000Z2017-06-05T00:00:43.000ZJohnny Wintertag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-27626Do More With Apple Music Streaming Service—Part 3<p>In the previous tutorials, I've shown you how to take advantage from the basic features in <strong>Apple Music</strong>. </p><p><strong>For You</strong> is the heart of <strong>Apple Music</strong>. With tweaking and further refinement you can change the entire music discovery and listening experience. <br></p><p>In this final of three tutorials, I'll show you how to:</p><p><br></p><ul>
<li>Manage offline music in PCs and smartphones</li>
<li>Get lyrics for the songs you love</li>
<li>Share an <strong>Apple Music</strong> membership</li>
</ul><h2>Create a Custom Radio Station in Apple Music</h2><p>With an <strong>Apple Music</strong> membership, you can listen to curated on-demand stations or create your own custom stations. These stations don’t have any ads, and you can skip an unlimited number of songs.</p><p><strong>Apple Music Radio</strong> lets you listen only few <strong>Featured Stations</strong>, in such case your listening experience would be somewhat limited. You can create your own custom radio station and in turn take advantage from the vast <strong>Apple Music</strong> catalogue.</p><p><strong>Apple Music Radio</strong> stations don’t play music just by that artist; behind the scenes it works like a genius playlist. For example, if you choose an album for an <strong>Apple Music Radio</strong> station, you’ll get to listen few songs from that album, others by the same artist, and others by similar artists.</p><h3>On a Mac</h3><p>Click the <strong>Search</strong> box in the upper-right corner of <strong>iTunes</strong>. Type in the artist name, album, or a song and click <strong>All Apple Music</strong>. </p><p>Scroll to the <strong>Stations</strong> section and choose the station to which you want to listen. You can access the new station in the <strong>Recently Played</strong> section of the <strong>Radio</strong> view.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-premade-station-apple-music" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/choose-premade-station-apple-music.jpg"><figcaption>Choose pre-made station from the Apple Music Radio</figcaption></figure><p>While listening to a custom radio station, click the <strong>Star</strong> icon in the <strong>Now Playing</strong> screen, and choose either <strong>Play More Like This</strong> or <strong>Never Play This Song</strong>. When you do this, <strong>Apple Music</strong> learns from your preference, your <strong>Likes</strong> and <strong>Dislikes</strong>, that in turn gives better recommendations. </p><p>Click <strong>Add to Library</strong> to save the song to your library.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="fine-tune-custom-radio-station-mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/fine-tune-custom-radio-station-mac.jpg"><figcaption>Click Star to fine tune your radio station</figcaption></figure><h3>On iOS</h3><p>Tap the <strong>Search</strong> tab at the bottom of the screen. Type in the artist name, album, or a song and click <strong>Apple Music</strong>. </p><p>Scroll to the <strong>Stations</strong> section and choose the station to which you wish to listen. </p><p>You can access the new station in the <strong>Recently Played</strong> section of the <strong>Radio</strong> tab. Recently added stations sync with a Mac too, but only when you turn on the<strong> iCloud Music Library</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="create-premade-station-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-station-apple-music-radio-ios.PNG"><figcaption>Choose pre-made station from the Apple Music Radio</figcaption></figure><p>When you find a song or artist, from which you'd like to create a station, use <strong>3D touch</strong> or tap <strong>More…</strong> icon. </p><p>Tap <strong>Create Station</strong> to start playing the radio. You can also ask <strong>Siri</strong> to <strong>Start a station from… </strong>and then say the name of the song, album, or artist.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="create-custom-radio-station-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-custom-radio-station-ios.jpg"><figcaption>Create a custom radio station on iOS</figcaption></figure><h3>On Android</h3><p>Tap the <strong>Search</strong> icon at the top of the screen. Enter the artist name, album, or a song and click <strong>All Apple Music</strong>. </p><p>Scroll to the <strong>Stations</strong> section and choose the station to which you wish to listen. </p><p>You can access the new station in the <strong>Recently Played</strong> section of the <strong>Radio</strong> tab. Recently added station syncs with Mac and iOS devices when you turn on the <strong>iCloud Music Library</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-premade-station-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-a-radio-station-android.png"><figcaption>Choose pre-made radio station in an android device</figcaption></figure><p>When you find a song or artist, from which you would like to create a station, tap the <strong>More…</strong> icon, and tap <strong>Radio</strong> icon to start the radio.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="start-radio-station-from-a-song-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-a custom-radio-station-android.png"><figcaption>Start radio station from any song or a album</figcaption></figure><h2>Manage Offline Music on PCs and Smartphones</h2><p>With an active <strong>Apple Music</strong> subscription, you can</p><ul>
<li>Add any song, playlist, or albums from the <strong>Apple Music Library</strong> to the local <strong>Library</strong>, and listen offline—This works well when you don’t have an Internet connection</li>
<li>Stream them directly—Technically, it downloads the entire track you’re listening to, and plays it. If you play them again, they get cached on the device. <strong>iTunes</strong> manages the cache, deleting files as your disk space decreases.</li>
</ul><h3>On a Mac</h3><p>The <strong>iTunes</strong> stores caches in a hidden <strong>Library</strong> folder and by default this folder is not visible.</p><p>To make it visible, press <strong>Option</strong> key while you’re in the <strong>Go</strong> menu of <strong>Finder</strong> app. Go to</p><p><code>~/Library/Caches/com.apple.itunes</code></p><p>On Windows, the cache gets stored in</p><p><code>C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes</code> (replace username with the User Name)</p><p>The <strong>SubscriptionPlayCache</strong> folder contains actual music files, and <strong>fsCachedData</strong> folder possibly contains album artwork. Depending upon usage the folder size could range from few megabytes to few gigabytes.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="location-cached-folder-itunes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/location-of-cached-folder-finder.jpg"><figcaption>Location of cached folder in Finder</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re wondering what you’ve been listening to, and want to delete its cache, <a href="http://dougscripts.com/apps/viewcachedmusicapp.php">View Cached Music</a> app will fetch and display basic information about the audio files <strong>Apple Music</strong> has cached, access and let you view album artwork, or let you even delete those cached mp3 files.</p><p>When you download any song, or an album from <strong>Apple Music</strong>, it gets stored in <code>~/Music/iTunes/Apple Music</code> (this is the default folder location), unless you have changed its location from <strong>iTunes Preference &gt; Advanced</strong> tab.</p><p>In <strong>Windows</strong>, music gets stored in</p><p><code>C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\Apple Music</code> (replace <strong>username</strong> with your User Name)</p><p>In <strong>iTunes</strong>, secondary-click the song, album, or playlist that you wish to remove.</p><p>Choose <strong>Remove Download</strong> to remove the item for offline listening. The item will remain in the <strong>Library</strong> on all the devices. </p><p>Choose <strong>Delete From Library</strong> to remove the item completely from the <strong>Library</strong> on all the devices.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="remove-offline-music-from-apple-music" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/remove-offline-music-in-Apple-music.png"><figcaption>Remove offline albums in Apple Music</figcaption></figure><h3>On iOS</h3><p>Managing storage on an iOS device is often difficult. If you stream music to an iOS device using <strong>Apple Music</strong>, or sync it with <strong>iCloud Music Library</strong>, the iOS device will download music on your request.</p><p>As you stream and download, space on the iOS device begins to decrease. With iOS 10, <strong>Apple</strong> has added a new setting that lets iOS automatically remove music, from the device, that hasn't been played in a while.</p><p>First introduced as a part of <strong>iCloud Photo Library</strong>, <strong>Optimized Storage</strong> lets you keep a portion of the library on the device (depending on the free storage space) and automatically dumps older items to make room for newer items as time goes on.</p><p>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Music</strong>, then look at the <strong>Downloads</strong> section and tap <strong>Optimize Storage</strong>.</p><p>Unlike the setting for <strong>iCloud Photo Library</strong>, you can control the minimum number of songs to keep downloaded on the device with four options:</p><ul>
<li>2 GB, around 400 songs</li>
<li>4 GB, around 800 songs</li>
<li>8 GB, around 1600 songs</li>
<li>16 GB, around 3200 songs</li>
</ul><p>Choose 8 or 16 GB if you’ve sufficient storage space for the music collection otherwise choose a lower option.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="optimize-storage-ios-device" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/Optimize-storage-in-iOS-device.PNG"><figcaption>Choose the storage limit for your iOS device. if you have 64 or 128GB iPad the limits will be a lot higher</figcaption></figure><p>To check and manage the amount of storage the <strong>Music</strong> app is using, go to <strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; Storage &amp; iCloud Usage &gt; Manage Storage</strong> and tap <strong>Music app</strong>. </p><p>Tap <strong>Edit</strong> to delete the song, playlist, or album manually.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="manage-storage-ios-device" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/manage-storage-ios-device.PNG"><figcaption>Manage storage on your iOS device</figcaption></figure><h3>On Android</h3><p>If you’re using the <strong>Apple Music</strong> app on an Android phone, you can set a separate allowance for playback cache. </p><p>Tap the <strong>hamburger</strong> menu and press <strong>Settings</strong>. Scroll down, and tap <strong>Playback Cache</strong>. Choose the cache size based on your needs and device storage.</p><ul>
<li>0 MB</li>
<li>200MB</li>
<li>500MB</li>
<li>1GB</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="set-playback-cache-android-device" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/playback-cache-on-android-device.png"><figcaption>Set playback cache on an android device</figcaption></figure><p>To clear the cache, go to <strong>Settings</strong>, press <strong>App or Application Settings</strong> and choose the <strong>Apple Music</strong> app from the list of the installed apps. </p><p>Tap <strong>Clear Cache</strong> button, wait for few minutes and check the storage space again.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="clear-cache-android-device" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/clear-cache-on-android-device.png"><figcaption>Clear cache files on an android device</figcaption></figure><p>To remove offline music, go to <strong>My Music</strong>, tap <strong>Albums</strong>, <strong>Artists</strong>, or <strong>Songs</strong>, then turn on <strong>Only Downloaded Music</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="view-downloaded-music-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/show-only-downloaded-music-android.png"><figcaption>View only downloaded music on your android phone</figcaption></figure><p>Tap the <strong>More…</strong> icon to the right of the song, album, or playlist that you wish to remove.</p><p>Choose <strong>Remove Download</strong> to remove the item for offline listening. The item will remain in the library on all the devices. Choose <strong>Delete from My Music</strong> to remove the item completely from the library on all the devices.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="remove-offline-music-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/remove-offline-music-android.jpg"><figcaption>Remove offline music in your android phone</figcaption></figure><p>As of 1st of February 2016, <strong>Apple Music</strong> supports microSD card. So if you have a device with microSD card support, <strong>Apple Music</strong> will let you change the download location from device storage to SDcard with a single tap. </p><p>Those folders are not visible by default, and is DRM protected.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="download-music-sdcard-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/download-music-sdcard-android.jpg"><figcaption>If your android phone supports sdcard you can choose this location to move your music seamlessly</figcaption></figure><h2>Get Lyrics for the Songs You Love</h2><p>Before iOS 10, the only way you could see lyrics in the <strong>Music</strong> app on iOS device was to manually add the lyrics with <strong>iTunes</strong>. You had to Google the lyrics of the song with the risk of getting re-directed to websites riddled with obnoxious ads and often incorrect lyrics.</p><p>They’re also not integrated with the <strong>Music</strong> app.</p><p>With iOS 10, <strong>Apple Music</strong> integrates officially licensed lyrics in the listening experience. Even if lyrics aren’t available for a particular song, you can always try third party apps. There are two particular apps—<strong>Musixmatch Lyrics Finder</strong> app for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/musixmatch-lyrics-player/id448278467?mt=8">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.musixmatch.android.lyrify">Android</a>, and <strong>Shazam</strong> for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/shazam-discover-music-artists/id284993459?mt=8">iOS</a>. <strong>Shazam</strong> for <strong>Android</strong> doesn’t work with <strong>Apple Music</strong>.</p><p>Both <strong>Musixmatch</strong> and <strong>Shazam</strong> provide a real-time, music identification service. They constantly run in the background, and identify the song as quickly as possible.</p><p>Although you can view lyrics in <strong>Apple Music</strong>, these two apps give you a much better experience—you can enjoy the music with real-time synced lyrics and sing along if you want to, huge lyrics database, and the ability to share the lyrics with friends and family.</p><h3>On a Mac</h3><p>To view lyrics, play some music, and click the <strong>Up Next</strong> menu. There are three tabs: <strong>Up next</strong>, <strong>History</strong>, and <strong>Lyrics</strong>. If you find a song where Apple can provide lyrics; you’ll see the lyrics here in this tab.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="view-lyrics-song-mac-itunes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/view-lyrics-song-in-itunes.jpg"><figcaption>View lyrics of the song in Apple Music</figcaption></figure><p>You can also view lyrics from the <strong>Miniplayer</strong> window (<strong>Shift-Command-M</strong>). Click the <strong>Up Next</strong> button and then click <strong>Lyrics</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="view-lyrics-miniplayer-itunes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/view-lyrics-miniplayer-itunes.jpg"><figcaption>View lyrics in miniplayer window in iTunes</figcaption></figure><h3>On iOS</h3><p>While listening to the song, tap or swipe up on the player at the bottom of the screen to open the <strong>Now Playing</strong> screen. Scroll down slightly, and then tap on the <strong>Show</strong> button.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="view-lyrics-ios-now-playing-screen" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/view-lyrics-ios-now-playing-screen.jpg"><figcaption>View lyrics on the iOS in Now playing screen</figcaption></figure><p>Or, tap <strong>More …</strong> icon, then tap <strong>Lyrics</strong> to see the lyrics in a full-screen popup.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="view-full-screen-lyrics-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/view-full-screen-lyrics-ios.jpg"><figcaption>View full screen lyrics on your ios device</figcaption></figure><p>If you don’t find a lyrics for the particular song, install <strong>Musixmatch</strong> app and proceed to add its <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207122">widget to the notification center</a>. Add the widget to the top to make it available all the time.</p><p>When you start playing the song, the widget shows you playback controls and real-time synced lyrics along with an artwork preview of the album. You can skip a song from here, or tap <strong>Show Less</strong> to see line-by-line lyrics in real-time.</p><p>If you see a translation button, it means that a particular song is available in a different language. Tap to view the lyrics in <strong>Musixmatch</strong> app.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="track-related-controls-musixmatch" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/track-related-controls-musicsmatch-widget.jpg"><figcaption>Track related controls in musixmatch widget</figcaption></figure><p>You can listen to the song in the <strong>Musixmatch</strong> app as well. Double-tap anywhere to switch in-between extended view (full-screen lyrics) or compact view (line-by-line lyrics). </p><p>At the bottom you’ll find playback controls, volume adjustment icon, and a love icon to add the song to favorites.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/musixmatch-controls-ios.PNG"></figure><h3>On Android</h3><p>While listening to the song, you can easily view the lyrics of the song in the notification area of your device. Go to <strong>System Settings &gt; Notifications &gt; Notification access</strong>. If you’re running Android version 4.3, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Accessibility &gt; Services</strong> menu.</p><p>Toggle the <strong>Musixmatch</strong> app switch, to give the app access to the notification. Start playing any song in <strong>Apple Music</strong>, and within seconds it will identify the song.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="musixmatch-notification-access-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/musixmatch-notification-access-android.png"><figcaption>Toggle the musixmatch switch in the notification access of your android phone</figcaption></figure><p>If you decide to disable <strong>Notification access</strong> then start playing the song in <strong>Apple Music</strong>, launch <strong>Musixmatch</strong> app and tap <strong>Identify Lyrics</strong>. Let <strong>Musixmatch</strong> listen to what’s playing, it will then show the cover art and lyrics synced in real time.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="identify-lyrics-in-musixmatch-app" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/identify-lyrics-musixmatch-android.png"><figcaption>Identify lyrics in musixmatch app </figcaption></figure><p>Just as in iOS, double tap the screen anywhere to switch between line-by-line and full screen view of the lyrics. In the lyrics screen, tap the <strong>love icon</strong> to mark the song as favorite, and if you have an iOS device, then the favorites will get synced.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="lyrics-screen-musixmatch-app" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/lyrics-screen-anatomy-musixmatch.jpg"><figcaption>Lyrics screen anatomy of musixmatch app</figcaption></figure><p>Instead of viewing the lyrics in full-screen, you can view them in a floating widget which pops up as soon as you play a song. The pop-up window shows the lyrics of the song, and you can decrease or increase the dimensions of the window as you like.</p><p>To enable floating lyrics, launch <strong>Musixmatch</strong> app and tap <strong>Settings</strong>. Under <strong>FloatingLyrics</strong> section toggle:</p><ul>
<li>Enable transparency—The floating widget will fade away as you keep playing the song, keeping the lyrics visible.</li>
<li>Smart minimize—When you toggle this switch, the lyrics widget will dock to the side so you can access it anytime.</li>
<li>Remember the last window state of the floating lyrics widget.</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="floating-widget-musixmatch-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/floating-widget-musixmatch-android.png"><figcaption>Floating widget in action</figcaption></figure><h2>Share an Apple Music Membership</h2><p><strong>Apple Music</strong> has two membership options:</p><ol>
<li>
<em>Individual</em>, and </li>
<li>
<em>Family</em> membership</li>
</ol><p>With a Family membership, families of up to six people can enjoy the benefits. If you’ve joined <strong>Apple Music</strong> as an Individual member, you can change it to a Family membership at any time and vice-versa.</p><p>For a family member, the <strong>Apple Music</strong> membership give them a lot of benefits. It allows each member to maintain their own i<strong>Cloud Music Library</strong> with their Apple ID’s, to download any music bought by the organizer, and maintain their own library, playlists in any device they own.</p><p>To use a Family Membership, you must <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201088">set up Family Sharing</a> on your Mac and iOS device. To add more members, click <strong>Manage Family</strong>, then click <strong>+</strong> and follow the on-screen instructions. Send an invitation to their preferred email address. The member should accept the invite link, otherwise their status will not get accepted.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add-family-member-mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/add-family-member-mac.png"><figcaption>Click plus to add family member </figcaption></figure><p>Once you send the invitation, check their status under the person’s name. Go to <strong>System Preference &gt; iCloud</strong> and click <strong>Manage Family</strong>. Choose the person’s name to see the status of the invitation, and whether they accepted it or not.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="check-status-family-member-mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/check-status-of-family-member-mac.png"><figcaption>Check the status of your family member in iCloud Preferences</figcaption></figure><h3>On a Mac</h3><p>Open iTunes. From the menu bar at the top of the <strong>iTunes</strong> window, choose <strong>Account &gt; View My Account</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="account-info-itunes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/account-info-itunes.png"><figcaption>Click the account info i iTunes</figcaption></figure><p>On the <strong>Account</strong> screen, scroll to the <strong>Settings</strong> section and click <strong>Manage</strong>. If you’ve more than one subscription, click <strong>Edit</strong> to the right of your <strong>Apple Music Membership</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="manage-subscription-itunes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/manage-subscription-itunes.png"><figcaption>Manage subscription of Apple Music in iTunes</figcaption></figure><p>Choose the <strong>Family Membership</strong> from this screen, and switch automatic renewal to <strong>On</strong>. Click <strong>Done</strong> to return to the <strong>My Account</strong> screen. </p><p>The membership might renew if you don’t turn off <strong>Automatic Renewal</strong> more than 8 hours before the renewal date. When <strong>Automatic Renewal</strong> is off, paid <strong>Apple Music</strong> membership automatically stops at the end of the billing cycle.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-family-membership-itunes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/choose-family-membership-itunes.png"><figcaption>Choose family membership from this screen</figcaption></figure><p>If you’re an <strong>Apple Music Individual Membership</strong> and want to convert it to a <strong>Family Membership</strong>, you must first turn off automatic renewal from the <strong>My Account</strong> screen, then ask the organizer to invite you to join the group.</p><p>If your children has an individual <strong>iTunes</strong> account and is using <strong>Apple Music</strong> for long time, then you can add them to your <strong>Family Membership</strong>. No data, playlists, or recommendations will get erased from their account.</p><h3>On iOS</h3><p>In the <strong>Music</strong> app, tap the <strong>For You</strong> tab. Tap the profile icon situated in the upper-right corner. Tap <strong>View Apple ID</strong> and sign-in to the account.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="apple-id-ios-device" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/apple-id-ios-device.jpg"><figcaption>View Apple ID on your iOS device</figcaption></figure><p>Under <strong>Subscriptions</strong>, tap <strong>Manage</strong>. If you have more than one subscription, tap <strong>Apple Music Membership</strong>. Choose <strong>Family Membership</strong>, and toggle the <strong>Automatic Renewal</strong> switch. </p><p>If you don’t see this option, your subscription will automatically stop at the end of the billing cycle.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-family-membership-ios-device" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/choose-family-membership-ios-device.jpg"><figcaption>Change subscription on your iOS device</figcaption></figure><h3>On Android</h3><p>On the <strong>Android</strong>, you cannot directly join with <strong>Family Membership</strong>. At first turn off <strong>Automatic Renewal </strong>for the <strong>Individual Membership</strong>. </p><p>Ask the organizer of the <strong>Family Membership</strong> to invite you to the group. Once you accept the invitation, open the <strong>Apple Music</strong> app and check to ensure that you’re the part of that group.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="manage-apple-music-membership-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/manage-apple-music-membership-android.png"><figcaption>Manage apple music membership on your android phone</figcaption></figure><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>As an <strong>Apple Music</strong> member, you can access million of songs for streaming and listen to dozens of curated ad-free radio stations. While listening to the music is highly subjective, your experience of using <strong>Apple Music</strong> app may vary. </p><p>Some people may only like to listen radio, their curated playlists featured in <strong>For You</strong> and <strong>Library</strong> section, New releases, and some may choose to listen albums they bought from <strong>iTunes</strong> Store.</p><p>In this tutorial series, I’ve shown you different ways by which you can use <strong>Apple Music</strong>. While it's not necessary to use all the features and functions, you must make thorough use of personalisation and recommendations. </p><p>Managing offline music is not easy. In this tutorial I have shown you how to manage offline music in your device.</p><p>With <strong>iOS 10</strong> and an update to <strong>iTunes</strong>, Apple has thoroughly re-designed the interface to make it simpler to use, but it’s still not over. They're yet to update <strong>Music</strong> app for <strong>Android</strong>, fix minor issues in iOS or bring back missing features. If you’ve already joined <strong>Apple Music</strong>, consider learning one feature at a time.</p>2017-01-12T15:23:27.048Z2017-01-12T15:23:27.048ZRahul Saigaltag:computers.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-27956Do More With Apple Music Streaming Service—Part 2<p>In this, the second part of three tutorials, I’ll show you how to:<br></p><ul>
<li>Personalise <strong>Apple Music</strong> Suggestions</li>
<li>Create a custom radio station in <strong>Apple Music</strong>
</li>
</ul><h2>Personalise Apple Music Suggestions</h2><p>When you first subscribe to <strong>Apple Music</strong>, you’re presented with a screen to choose genres and artists you like. This is an essential step because it helps <strong>Apple Music</strong>:</p><ul>
<li>To understand what type of music you like and wish to hear</li>
<li>To recommend music from the genres you selected</li>
<li>To learn which genres you don’t like and don’t wish to see them in <strong>For You</strong> tab</li>
<li>To get better suggestions from music experts or editors in form of playlists or top tracks</li>
</ul><p>If you’ve already joined <strong>Apple Music</strong>, then you can reset and personalise the suggestions again. But remember it’s not necessary to reset and customise the choice on every device.</p><h3>On a Mac</h3><p>Click the <strong>Account</strong> button in the <strong>iTunes</strong> toolbar, and click <strong>Choose Artists For You</strong>. </p><p>Enter your <strong>Apple ID</strong> password, if necessary.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-artists-for-you-mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/choose-artists-for-you-mac.png"><figcaption>Choose artists for you in Mac</figcaption></figure><p>You’ll see floating red bubbles in the entire screen.</p><ul>
<li>Click the bubble once on the genres you like</li>
<li>Click the bubble twice on the genres you love and adore</li>
<li>To remove a genre you dislike, hover your mouse over the bubble, and click <strong>X</strong>
</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-genres-you-love" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/choose-the-genres-you-love.png"><figcaption>Choose the genres you love located in these giant bubbles</figcaption></figure><p>Click <strong>Next</strong> to continue. In this screen choose the artists you like or love. </p><p>Click <strong>Show More</strong> button to continue the process, until the screen is full of artists you like.</p><p>When you’ve finished, click <strong>Done</strong>. The <strong>For You</strong> section will now display recommendations based on your criteria.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-artists-you-love" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/choose-the-artists-you-love.png"><figcaption>Choose your favorite artists from these giant bubbles</figcaption></figure><h3>On the iOS</h3><p>Tap the <strong>profile icon</strong> in the upper-right corner, and then tap <strong>Choose Artists For You</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-artists-for-you-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/choose-arists-for-you-ios.jpg"><figcaption>Choose artists for you in iOS device</figcaption></figure><p>Now repeat with all the steps as described in the Mac section. </p><h3>On Android</h3><p>Tap the <strong>hamburger menu</strong> icon in the upper-left corner. </p><p>At the top of the menu, tap the <strong>arrow icon </strong>just besides your name to get to the account settings. From the next screen, tap <strong>Choose Artists For You</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="personalize-apple-music-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/personalise-apple-music-on-android.png"><figcaption>Personalize apple music in an android device</figcaption></figure><p>Now repeat with all the steps as described in the Mac section. </p><h2>Refine the Apple Music Suggestions</h2><p>As you keep hearing new albums, songs, and playlists you may want to refine your music suggestions and improve their recommendations. The key to refine Apple Music recommendation is through <strong>Love </strong>and <strong>Dislike</strong> button. </p><p>If you change your mind later on, click or tap <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Dislike</strong> again to clear it.</p><p>When you listen to a song, a whole album, song from a playlist, or a radio station, click or tap the <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Dislike</strong> button. You’ll start getting better recommendations based on the items you’ve loved and disliked. </p><p>The <strong>For You</strong> tab will feature artists, albums, and playlists based on your love history.</p><h3>On a Mac</h3><p>Hold the pointer over the song name, then click <strong>More…</strong> icon. Click <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Dislike</strong> from the context menu. </p><p>Or, click <strong>More…</strong> icon from the <strong>Albums</strong> view and click <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Dislike</strong> from the context menu.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="love-and-dislike-button-mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/love-and-dislike-button-mac.png"><figcaption>Click love or dislike option in the Mac</figcaption></figure><h3>On iOS</h3><p>While listening to a song, tap the player at the bottom of the screen to open the <strong>Now Playing</strong> screen. Tap <strong>More …</strong> icon, then choose <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Dislike</strong>. Or, tap <strong>More …</strong> icon from the <strong>Albums</strong> view and tap <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Dislike</strong> from the context menu.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="love-and-dislike-button-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/love-and-dislike-button-ios.jpg"><figcaption>Love and dislike button in an iOS device hidden behind ellipses option</figcaption></figure><h3>On the Android</h3><p>Tap and hold the album you don’t like. From the menu that appears, tap <strong>I Don’t Like This Suggestion</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="dislike-option-in-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27624/image/dislike-option-in-android.png"><figcaption>Dislike option in an android device</figcaption></figure><p>The <strong>Love</strong> and <strong>Dislike</strong> button is an important metric if you want to keep refining <strong>Apple Music</strong> suggestions. </p><p>At first, the recommendations may not appear to be accurate. But as keep you listening, love and dislike them, the recommendations will get better.</p><h2>Create a Custom Radio Station in Apple Music</h2><p>With an <strong>Apple Music</strong> membership, you can listen to curated on-demand stations or create your own custom stations. These stations don’t have any ads, and you can skip unlimited number of songs.</p><p><strong>Apple Music Radio</strong> lets you listen only few <strong>Featured Stations</strong>, in such case your listening experience would be somewhat limited. You can create your own custom radio station and in turn take advantage from the vast <strong>Apple Music</strong> catalog.</p><p><strong>Apple Music Radio</strong> stations don’t play music just by that artist; behind the scene they work like a <em>Genius</em> playlist. </p><p>For example, if you choose an album for an <strong>Apple Music Radio</strong> station, you’ll get to listen few songs from that album, others by the same artist, and others by similar artists.</p><h3>On Mac</h3><p>Click the <strong>Search</strong> box in the upper-right corner of <strong>iTunes</strong>. Type in the artist name, album, or a song and click <strong>All Apple Music</strong>. </p><p>Scroll to the <strong>Stations</strong> section and choose the station to which you wish to listen. You can access the new station in the <strong>Recently Played</strong> section of the <strong>Radio</strong> view.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-premade-station-apple-music" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/choose-premade-station-apple-music.jpg"><figcaption>Choose pre-made station from the Apple Music Radio</figcaption></figure><p>While listening to a custom radio station, click the <strong>Star</strong> icon in the <strong>Now Playing</strong> screen, and choose either <strong>Play More Like This</strong> or <strong>Never Play This Song</strong>. </p><p>When you do this, <strong>Apple Music</strong> learns from your preference, your <em>Likes</em> and <em>Dislikes</em>, which in turn gives you better recommendations. </p><p>Click <strong>Add to Library</strong> to save the song to your library.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="fine-tune-custom-radio-station-mac" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/fine-tune-custom-radio-station-mac.jpg"><figcaption>Click Star to fine tune your radio station</figcaption></figure><h3>On iOS</h3><p>Tap the <strong>Search</strong> tab at the bottom of the screen. Type in the artist name, album, or a song and click <strong>Apple Music</strong>. </p><p>Scroll to the <strong>Stations</strong> section and choose the station to which you wish to listen. </p><p>ccess your new station in the <strong>Recently Played</strong> section of the <strong>Radio</strong> tab. Recently added station syncs with a Mac, too, when you enable <strong>iCloud Music Library</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="create-premade-station-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-station-apple-music-radio-ios.PNG"><figcaption>Choose pre-made station from the Apple Music Radio</figcaption></figure><p>When you find a song or artist, for which you'd like to create a radio station, use 3D touch or tap the <strong>More…</strong> icon. </p><p>Tap <strong>Create Station</strong> to start playing your radio. You can also ask <strong>Siri</strong> to <strong>Start a station from</strong><strong>… </strong>and then say the name of the song, album, or artist.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="create-custom-radio-station-ios" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-custom-radio-station-ios.jpg"><figcaption>Create a custom radio station on iOS</figcaption></figure><h3>On Android</h3><p>Tap the <strong>Search</strong> icon at the top of the screen. Enter the artist name, album, or a song and click <strong>All Apple Music</strong>. </p><p>Scroll to the <strong>Stations</strong> section and choose the station to which you wish to listen. You can access your new station in the <strong>Recently Played</strong> section of the <strong>Radio</strong> tab. </p><p>Recently added stations sync with a Mac and iOS devices when you enable the <strong>iCloud Music Library</strong>.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="choose-premade-station-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-a-radio-station-android.png"><figcaption>Choose pre-made radio station in an android device</figcaption></figure><p>When you find a song or artist, that you would like to create a station from, tap the <strong>More…</strong> icon, and then tap <strong>Radio</strong> icon to start the radio.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="start-radio-station-from-a-song-android" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/199/posts/27626/image/create-a%20custom-radio-station-android.png"><figcaption>Start radio station from any song or a album</figcaption></figure><p>The <strong>Love</strong> and <strong>Dislike</strong> button is an important metric if you want to keep refining <strong>Apple Music</strong> suggestions. At first, the recommendations may not be accurate. But as keep you listening, love and dislike them, the recommendations will get better.</p><h2>Up Next</h2><p>In the previous tutorial, I showed you how to:</p><ul>
<li>Personalise <strong>Apple Music</strong> Suggestions</li>
<li>Create a custom radio station in <strong>Apple Music</strong>
</li>
</ul><p>In the following tutorial, I'll show you how to:<br></p><ul>
<li>Manage offline music in PCs and smartphones<br>
</li>
<li>Get lyrics for the songs you love</li>
<li>Share an <strong>Apple Music</strong> membership</li>
</ul>2016-12-30T10:00:31.000Z2016-12-30T10:00:31.000ZRahul Saigal